Grinding is a very common problem due to the extreme stress that most individuals deal with these days! Although most people think that Hollywood stars and super models are exempt from everyday stresses, Chrissy Teigen found herself experiencing the long-term effects of years of grinding while on a recent film shoot in Bangkok.Chrissy recounted in an interview that she had chipped some teeth after years of grinding at night. She explained, "I'm a grinder. I grind like crazy at night time. I had temporary teeth in that I actually ground off on the flight to Thailand." Thankfully, she was able to finish the job in spite of her mishap.
Like stress, teeth grinding is a problem that can affect anyone. In fact, the two conditions are often related. Sometimes, the habit of clenching occurs subconsciously during the day, when you are trying to cope with a stressful situation. Other times, it can occur at night while sleeping, which is why 90% of nocturnal grinders retain no memory of grinding in the morning. Either way, it's a behavior that can seriously damage your teeth.
When teeth are constantly subjected to the extreme forces of bruxism (clenching and grinding), their hard covering can quickly start to wear away. In time, teeth can become chipped, or worn down, even loose. Bruxism can also lead to thermal sensitivities and headaches.
Although grinding at night or during the day can damage your smile, there are preventative dental treatments to prevent the adverse long term dental effects. If you have any questions about grinding or are in need of an appointment, call our office at 918-455-0123!
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DRT
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