Have you ever felt a jaw pain during stressful times ?

Let’s discuss - Bruxism or Teeth Grinding :tooth: :grimacing:

This happens when you clench your teeth commonly due to stress. The symptoms are

  • Teeth and Jaw pain
  • Headache
  • Grinding sound
  • Chipping of Teeth

The treatment for this is using mouth guards /splints and relieving stress.

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Suffered with this many times.. have tried mouth splints also but the problem persisted. What are other solutions?

Bruxism can happen in stressful conditions and even during sleep.

Treatment options-

  1. Mouthguards (Night Guards)
    Think of this like a soft or hard cover for your teeth, worn at night. It doesn’t stop grinding, but it protects your teeth from damage. Like a helmet for your teeth!

  2. Stress Management
    Since stress and anxiety are big triggers, learning how to relax helps:
    Try meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises. Get enough sleep. Avoid caffeine or alcohol before bed.

  3. Behavioral Therapy

  4. If you grind your teeth while awake, a therapist can teach you how to become aware of it and stop. It’s kind of like breaking a bad habit—like biting your nails.

  5. Dental Fixes
    If your teeth don’t align properly, your dentist might suggest the following options:
    Adjust your bite (called occlusal adjustment)
    Fix misaligned teeth with braces or dental work

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Well, now I understand. I thought I was the only one who felt this, but seems normal. Well I’ll adopt these.

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Yes I suffered.

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Ya have experienced myself too

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Yes, I still suffer from bruxism. I went through some highly stressful situations a few year ago and unknowingly developed this teeth grinding habit while sleeping.
I remember earlier, I had to massage and adjust my jaws into place before having something(eating), then only it would feel right. I still experience that lingering pain in my jaws sometimes.

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Teeth grinding or Bruxism is more common than what we think. Teeth grinding during sleep is a common issue.

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Whenever im in such situations especially when holding my crying it happens. Surely give those a try.

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Is it similar to the sleeping grinding teeth problem?

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I’ve experienced jaw pain during stressful times, often from clenching my teeth without realizing it. It caused headaches and discomfort. Using a mouth guard and managing stress really helped me.

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If it’s not working with mouth guard, it’s better to get your occlusion (Teeth alignment) checked once. It could also lead to teeth grinding.