Bruxism is a disorder of teeth where a person grinds or clenched teeth during sleep and even in the day. This he does knowingly or unknowingly. The problem is not a serious trouble though it has some complications attached to it in the form of teeth missing or broken dentures.
A prolonged case may even show wearing of enamel of teeth and severe headaches. A dentist recommends some remedies to the sufferer depending upon his teeth condition. He is asked to wear mouth guard in the night to stop grinding while he is sleeping.
Sometimes the jaw relaxation technique is also recommended where he is asked to relax his jaws by placing wet washcloth on the cheeks before sleeping. Cures for Bruxism also require the person to add calcium to his diet and avoid chewing gums as teeth tend to grind more if he is a habitual chewer.
Certain biofeedback technique also helps by visualization and relaxation techniques. It is found that stress and sleep disorders are largely responsible for Bruxism and dentist suggests some alternative therapies to beat the stress.
Meditation, yoga and simple stress management techniques help reduce stress and ensure sound sleep. Psychiatric counseling may be sorted in cases of severe stress conditions. Lifestyle changes help to reduce stress and thus controls Bruxism. Cures for Bruxism needs the person to avoid alcohol intake and cut down his smoking habit in order to avoid disturbed sleep patterns. These techniques greatly help a person to reduce grinding teeth at night.
