Bruxism Self Care

Bruxism self care steps given fellow may prevent or help treat bruxism:

• As bruxism mainly occurs when you are asleep, you will not be aware of the condition.
  
  Take help from your sleep partner to know whether you grind your teeth in sleep or not.
• You should visit dentist regularly to examine your teeth to find any damaged teeth.
  
  After the diagnosis of bruxism, you have to consult the doctor regularly for the treatment.
• You should take treatment for the damaged teeth to avoid further damage.
• As stress leads to bruxism, you have to avoid or reduce stress.
• Before going to sleep, you can take a warm bath to relax yourself. It helps in getting a good night sleep and preventing teeth grinding.
• You should not chew things or objects like pens or pencils in the daytime as it may lead to clenching the teeth at night.
• You should not drink alcohol or smoke, as these will damage your teeth.
• You should limit intake of caffeine to prevent damage of your teeth.
• You should reduce your anxiety and tension to prevent bruxism.
• You have to train yourself or train your child to control the grinding or clenching of the teeth during daytime. This should be followed regularly to prevent bruxism.