Did a friend of yours recently mention that you keep making a loud grinding noise with your teeth? Perhaps your significant other has repeatedly mentioned that you grind or clench your teeth while you’re sleeping and that it can make it difficult to fall asleep. When someone notifies you of the problem, it’s a major red flag that you need to speak with us about bruxism treatment.
If you need bruxism treatment, your tongue may be the place to look. Take a closer glance at the outer border of your tongue – if it is beginning to take on a scalloped texture, this may be the result of chronic grinding and clenching. You may also notice that you wake up feeling as though you have been chewing the inner tissue of your cheek throughout the night.
Are your teeth feeling sensitive? Perhaps they look as though they’ve been worn down. Maybe a sudden fracture or chip appears out of nowhere. If you are placing consistent pressure on your teeth – or friction – on a daily basis, damage and discomfort will quickly present themselves.
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