BRUXISM (Grinding Teeth)

This is the habit of grinding or rubbing the upper and lower teeth together. This usually happens at night when asleep.

Symptoms

Grinding of teeth at night

Pain in the jaws.

Wearing away of the joint between the jawbone and cranium, eventually making it painful to move the jaw.

In addition to making it difficult to open your mouth, it can cause arthritis in the joints connected to the cranium.

Headaches

Wearing away of the teeth until there is little left leaving the nerve exposed.

Causes:The principle causes are

Stress and anxiety.

Misalignment between the upper and lower teeth.

biochemists have said that it could be caused by problems like oxyuriasis (parasites).

Suggested treatment.

Try to become accustomed to having your mouth closed but your teeth separated during the day, to create this new habit, eating a carrot or apple slowly before going to bed. This will burn energy that has been created from tension during the day.this will help you sleep more calmly, grinding the teeth less.

It is recommended to see your dentist.

Supplements

Royal jelly

Herbal tea

Garlic

Bee pollen

Supplement for children

B complex, B1, B5, C

Calcium, magnesium, zinc.