Home Remedies for Teeth Grinding

Bruxism Treatment Options

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I am a big believer in home remedies in general. Medicinal herbs and spices, naturopathic analysis, diagnosis and prescription, acupuncture are all viable tools.

There are home remedies for teeth grinding or bruxism treatment options as well, which is the focus of this short article.

The same holds true (somewhat) with bruxism. Teeth grinding is officially called bruxism. That's the clinical term.

So, what are the home remedies for teeth grinding?

Here they are.

1. Eat hard-to-chew fruits and vegetables like carrots, apples, potatoes (steamed), broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, etc. One dentist friend of mine once told me that if you eat a carrot a day, it will always keep your teeth strong. Why? Because carrots require strong bites and grinding to properly masticate them. Chewing fortifies the teeth and exercises the gums and muscles of the jaw. This is important for dental health and for helping eradicating bruxism.
2. Acupuncture and massage therapy.
3. Relaxation. Stress is a culprit in many health ailments. By "indulging" in massaging, warm baths, time in saunas, it will help relax your body and make sleep more restful. One of the reasons for bruxism is stress. One dentist I know tells me to use a warm washcloth and heat it up in the microwave and then wrap it around your neck and jaw. This is sufficient to relax that area of the body. Have you ever flown first class? You will see the patrons in the first-class section getting warm and damp towels to place on their faces. This is a great way to do it without flying first class! You can do this at home.
4. Use a specific mouth guard for grinding teeth. This easy to use option (you wear it at night during sleep) can prevent the grinding of teeth while simultaneously protect your teeth. They are inexpensive and readily available in the marketplace. Over-the-counter mouth guards are available anywhere from $25 to $95 or so. If you go to a dentist and get one custom made, it will cost a lot more than that.
5. Practice relaxation techniques like autogenics. You can read about autogenics in any of the Superlearning books, i.e., Superlearning and Superlearning 2000. It's basically a simple method of learning how to relax your body from head to toe. Russian athletes during the cold war dominated the rest of the world because they practiced extensively both with their mind using imagination but a core part of that imagination regime was the ability to relax the body at will. Autogenics will allow you to do that.
6. Drink warm caffeine-free herbal teas before bed (I would leave out sweeteners like honey and sugar as it will deter the relaxation of the body).

These simple home remedies can go a long way in helping to at least mitigate your teeth grinding issue and even in eradicating it. Remember, truth is simple and so don't underestimate the capability of these simple options.

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(You should also look into relaxation exercises, autogenics, stress relief and think about changing yoru diet. If you haven't already, you should talk to a dental professional too.)

I think it can help your teeth grinding issue. I really do. I hope you will give it a legitimate try.

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I hope this home remedies for teeth grinding or bruxism treatment page has been helpful for you.

Yours in health,
David Spainhower, D.D.S.