{"id":421,"date":"2020-07-09T21:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/?p=421"},"modified":"2020-08-10T21:03:06","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T21:03:06","slug":"teeth-grinding-common-causes-and-how-your-dentist-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/teeth-grinding-common-causes-and-how-your-dentist-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding: Common Causes and How Your Dentist Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Man_peacefully_sleeping__.jpg\" alt=\"Man peacefully sleeping in his bed\" class=\"wp-image-422\" width=\"346\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Man_peacefully_sleeping__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Man_peacefully_sleeping__-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Man_peacefully_sleeping__-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you been experiencing headaches, jaw pain, and chronic\ninterrupted sleep? Although your first thought may be to shrug it off, these\ncould be symptoms of a much bigger issue, like bruxism. According to the\nAmerican Sleep Association, this habit of unintentionally clenching or grinding\nyour teeth affects 10% of adults and 15% of children in the U.S. alone. If you\nthink you may be suffering from this condition, then it is important to seek treatment\nbefore it irreparably damages your teeth. Read on for common causes and how\nyour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/nightguards.html\">dentist<\/a> can\nhelp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Common\nCauses of Teeth Grinding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professionally referred to as bruxism, the habit of\nunintentionally grinding your teeth could be a result of several physical,\npsychological, and genetic factors. While extensive research is still being\nconducted on this medical condition, decades of findings support that the below\nfive causes are associated with teeth grinding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Untreated anxiety, stress, or tension.<\/li><li>Lifestyle habits, like drinking alcohol and\nusing tobacco products.<\/li><li>Certain medications, like antidepressants. <\/li><li>Misalignment of the jaw.<\/li><li>Medical disorders and diseases, like Parkinson\u2019s\ndisease and Huntington disease. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a Custom\nNightguard from Your Dentist Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If bruxism is left untreated, it can wreak havoc on\nyour smile. In addition to flattening, fracturing, and chipping your teeth,\nthis condition can wear away at the enamel of your tooth and lead to several\ndental issues (including tooth sensitivity). To prevent this from happening to\nyou, your dentist can create a custom mouthguard for you to wear at night. Not\nonly will this protect your teeth from unsightly damage, but it can also\nrelieve soreness from your jaw and stop the pain in your neck, face, and ear\nfrom the incessant grinding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional\nBenefits of Wearing a Nightguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although nightguards are widely known for their\nability to effectively protect your teeth from conditions like bruxism, they\ncan do more than just that! Patients who opt for a custom mouthguard from their\ndentist can also experience an improved quality of sleep, less tension and\npain, and the monetary benefits of avoiding costly restorative options down the\nline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If clenching or grinding your teeth are negatively impacting\nyour smile and quality of rest, then it is time to speak with your dentist\nabout using a custom mouthguard. That way, you can protect your teeth from the\nharmful side effects of this condition so they can stay in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the\nAuthor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After obtaining his undergraduate degree from\nNortheast Louisiana State University, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. L.\nKing Scott<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Louisiana\nState University School of Dentistry. In addition to having over four decades\nof experience under his belt, Dr. Scott is a proud recipient of the Academy of\nGeneral Dentistry\u2019s highest honor, the Lifelong Service and Recognition Award.\nPlus, he is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD dentist), which\nless than 2% of general dentists achieve! If you would like to speak with him\nabout having a custom nightguard made, don\u2019t hesitate to visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drkingscott.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor give him a call at <strong>318-325-4600<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been experiencing headaches, jaw pain, and chronic interrupted sleep? Although your first thought may be to shrug it off, these could be symptoms of a much bigger issue, like bruxism. According to the American Sleep Association, this habit of unintentionally clenching or grinding your teeth affects 10% of adults and 15% of children [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Causes of Teeth Grinding and How Your Dentist Can Help l Dr. King Scott<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you find yourself clenching your teeth during the day or unintentionally grinding them at night? 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