Teeth Grinding and Sleep Disorders
Part 2 of the teeth grinding series
Most Montrealers complain they do not get enough sleep. Yet, sleep affects are physical and mental health. Not having enough sleep affects our mood, our stamina, our home-life and career, and our social relationships.
Sleep is an important human function which is essential for good physical health and good mental health. Even though sleep is so important many Montrealers take sleeping for granted. They either sleep too much or more often than not, sleep less than is recommended for good health. Montrealers will catnap rather than sleep, burn the midnight oil studying, play on the computer, or just insist that they are too busy too sleep.
Conditions that affect sleep, our health, and mental health include such topics as teeth grinding. Teeth grinding at night is disruptive to the sleeper and his or her partner may remain awake because of the noise as well. A Montreal dentist can help to solve the problem also the University de Montreal and the Montreal General Hospital have excellent programs for the public.
Causes of teeth grinding continued
- Teeth grinding or bruxism is often accompanied by certain sleep disorders.
- Alcohol can worsen teeth grinding
- Certain medications such as antidepressants may worsen bruxism as well.
- The improper alignment of the teeth, known as malocclusion may also cause teeth grinding.
- Children might develop bruxism if they are experiencing a cold or flu or some other kind of infection.
- Children who have parents who grind their teeth often develop the condition as well.
Some studies point to personalities types that exhibit controlling behavior, aggressive behavior, or are compulsive and precise as they may have a tendency towards bruxism.
Symptoms of bruxism
Since many people grind their teeth in their sleep and are not aware they are doing it, often the only telltale signs of teething grinding are an aching jaw and a constant dull headache. Sometimes it takes a bed partner to alert the bruxism sufferer.
Either way if there is reason to suspect teeth grinding then a visit to the dentist is necessary.
Sources:
http://www.medicinenet.com/teeth_grinding_bruxism/article.htm
Published by Carol Roach
Carol Roach holds a masters in counselling psychology. She worked as a therapist at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal before becoming a professional writer.Carol is the author of the book Picking Up The Piece... View profile
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