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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

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Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is clenching or grinding the teeth during sleep or while awake. It can cause jaw pain, headaches, tooth wear, cracked teeth and disturbed sleep. Stress, sleep disorders, bite issues and some medicines may contribute.

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Dental Assessment

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A dental assessment can identify tooth wear, bite issues and jaw problems linked with grinding.

⏱ Immediate·💪 Medium effort

Sleep Hygiene

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Improving sleep routine may help reduce sleep disruption and bruxism triggers.

⏱ Weeks·💪 Medium effort

Custom Night Guard

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A custom night guard protects teeth from grinding damage during sleep.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Jaw Relaxation Exercises

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Jaw relaxation exercises may reduce muscle tightness and improve awareness of clenching.

⏱ Weeks·💪 Medium effort

Awareness Training

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Noticing daytime clenching and resetting the jaw position can help awake bruxism.

⏱ Weeks·💪 Medium effort

Treating Sleep Apnoea

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Assessment and treatment of sleep apnoea may help when grinding occurs with snoring or breathing pauses.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 High effort

Stress Management

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Stress reduction may help when clenching or grinding is linked to tension or anxiety.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 Medium effort

Limiting Caffeine and Alcohol

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Reducing caffeine and alcohol may help some people with night grinding.

⏱ Days to weeks·💪 Medium effort

Medication Review

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Reviewing medication may help if bruxism started after beginning or changing a medicine.

⏱ Variable·💪 Medium effort

Physiotherapy for Jaw Pain

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Physiotherapy may help jaw muscle pain, neck tension and temporomandibular joint symptoms linked to bruxism.

⏱ Weeks to months·💪 Medium effort

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