TEETH GRINDING...
About 3% of people grind their teeth while sleeping. This does not depend on age or nationality. This condition is called bruxism. Translated from Greek - grinding teeth.
Those suffering from bruxism, having fallen soundly asleep, begin to smack their lips, involuntarily lower their upper teeth onto their lower teeth, and begin to grind. If your husband begins to grind his teeth in his sleep and this is also complemented by quiet whistling and moaning, it turns out to be a good screensaver for a horror film about vampires.
Of course, these people are harmless, they don’t dig into anyone’s necks. They simply experience periodic contractions of the jaw muscles that they cannot control.
I think many will be interested in talking about this topic. Find out the causes of bruxism, try to find the answer to the question: how to stop grinding your teeth in your sleep.
What does it mean to grind your teeth in a dream?
Experts say: grinding teeth in a dream is on a par with somnambulism, sleepwalking, nocturnal enuresis, and nightmares. All of these conditions are caused by dysregulation of sleep depth.
Sometimes bruxism occurs due to structural features of the jaw joint, malocclusion, or other pathologies of the structure of the facial skeleton.
It has been proven that people who regularly experience stress, anxiety, nervous tension, anger and anxiety before bed have the habit of grinding their teeth during sleep.
Children are more susceptible to bruxism than adults. Most people “outgrow” the disease and stop grinding their teeth in their sleep over time. However, if your child is susceptible to bruxism, wakes up with a headache, or has pain in the facial muscles after a night's sleep, it is better to consult a neuropsychiatrist.
How to avoid grinding your teeth in your sleep?
*To get rid of burxism, experts recommend training your jaw muscles to the point of exhaustion. To do this, chew a large apple or raw carrots thoroughly before going to bed, but not chewing gum. This must be done vigorously, until the facial muscles become tired. Tired muscles will contract less at night.
*To stop grinding your teeth in your sleep, before going to bed, place a hot compress with chamomile infusion on the jaw muscle area.
*Andrew S. Kaplan, MD, Associate Professor of Dentistry, City University of New York, advises training yourself to keep your teeth closed throughout the day. “Only when chewing food should they touch each other. If you train yourself not to clench your teeth during the day, it will stop you from grinding them at night,” he says.
* To stop grinding your teeth in your sleep, buy a special “mouth guard” device. It is sold in sports stores. You need to hold it in hot water, then put it in your mouth and bite it with your teeth. On the advice of your dentist, you can protect your teeth and stop grinding them at night using a special mouthguard.
* Reduce your intake of stimulants that contain caffeine, especially before bed. Try to drink less coffee and strong tea. Avoid alcohol and energy drinks such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and artificial bottled tea.
* Wean yourself from the bad habit of chewing pens and pencils. When you want to bite the plastic cap of a ballpoint pen, remember that this is not food. Better nibble on an apple.
* Stop constantly chewing gum. Big fans of it are the most susceptible to bruxism.
* Try to take good care of yourself during the day. If you notice that you involuntarily grind your teeth at work or study, move your tongue between your teeth. This exercise will help relax your facial muscles.
* Before going to bed, place a warm towel under your cheek. The heat will help your muscles relax.
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According to one theory, bruxism is a sign of a failure in the regulation of sleep depth, that is, it is akin to snoring, sleep enuresis, sleep walking or nightmares. It is believed that there is a genetic tendency to this phenomenon. In a dream, not a single person is able to trace the work of his muscles. If the facial muscles are in a state of hypertonicity, then they do not relax and rest together with the entire body, but continue to contract. Thus, the jaws tighten and a creaking sound is heard. Most often, this phenomenon occurs after overexertion of the body, stress, or strong emotional stress.
Another provoking factor may be some orthodontic problems (bite or missing teeth).
Another cause of bruxism is a person’s internal aggression. After all, even in ancient times, people clenched their teeth during military clashes. And even today, teeth are one of the methods of struggle (especially for kids). Therefore, depression, overstrain, and anger often cause teeth grinding at night.
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