Seeing that little jaw muscle on the side of your face pop in and out can look strong and sexy on a male movie star. You may even wish you could do that. Get that muscle to pop like that, and you can, but you really don’t want to. Grinding and clenching your teeth together (bruxing) will work that masseter muscle, and you may think it looks cool but it can do a lot of damage to your jaw joint and your teeth. Don’t let bruxism ruin your smile. Take our quiz below to find out more.
True or False?
- True or False: Most people who brux are unaware of it.
- True or False: Some people brux so loud it can be heard across the room.
- True or False: Sensitive teeth and receding gums can be a sign of bruxing.
- True or False: When adults brux it is usually because they eat the wrong foods.
- True or False: The most common treatment for bruxism is a night guard.
Answers:
- True: In most cases people brux while they are sleeping and are totally unaware of it. There are symptoms that can give you and your dentist a clue to the fact that you are bruxing. Some of these symptoms include morning headaches, abnormally worn teeth, and jaw pain.
- True: An individual can grind so loud that it keeps their bed partner awake.
- True: Putting undue pressure and strain on your teeth and jaw can cause sensitive teeth, receding gums, neck and shoulder pain, facial pain, headache, and more.
- False: Bruxing in adults can be the sign of anger, stress, tension, depression, anxiety, aggression, concentration, and worry. Diet does not seem to play a role in the habit of chronic bruxing.
- True: A mouth guard, which is usually worn at night, helps keep your teeth apart, relieving the stress on your teeth and jaw and reducing symptoms.
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Your Kerrville dentist provides comprehensive treatment including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry. To schedule an appointment or find out more, call Precision Dentistry & Implants of Kerrville, TX our 78028 dental office at (830) 896-8343 today. We serve patients in the Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Ingram, and Junction areas.
