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opening your mouth wide? Are your

teeth sensitive to cold drinks? Do your jaw

muscles feel tired in the morning? You may be grinding

your teeth at night (a medical condition called

bruxism) or you may be clenching your teeth, which

can be just as harmful. People with nighttime grinding

habits may wear away their tooth enamel ten

times faster than those without abusive chewing

and destroyed.

In addition to relieving head, neck, jaw joint and

shoulder pains, treating bruxism and clenching is

cost effective compared to ignoring the condition

and exposing teeth to continued grinding.Without

treatment, crowns (caps), bridges, implants and dentures

are often needed to repair or replace worn

and damaged teeth. Ask your dentist if a nightguard

can help to provide temporary relief from grinding,

1. G.J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD. Treating Bruxism and Clenching,