{"id":3126,"date":"2019-08-30T18:22:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T18:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/?p=3126"},"modified":"2021-08-17T14:41:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T14:41:21","slug":"dentist-in-richardson-stress-and-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/30\/dentist-in-richardson-stress-and-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress and Your Oral Health: How is Grinding Your Teeth Destroying Your Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_209339835__1567189316_45166-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"stressed person\" class=\"wp-image-3127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_209339835__1567189316_45166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_209339835__1567189316_45166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/AdobeStock_209339835__1567189316_45166.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stress is a national epidemic in the United States,\nand it\u2019s something that practically everybody experiences as an adult. It can\nhave grave impacts on your health, and many people develop unhealthy habits and\ncoping mechanisms to help deal with it. The root of the issue can sometimes be\nhard to find and treat because it often involves a variety of complex factors.\nWhen you suppress your stress on a daily basis, it could result in excessive\ndrinking, sleeping conditions, mindless eating, and even teeth grinding. Learn\nhow your dentist in Richardson can reduce the impact this bad habit is having\non your oral health.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Common is Teeth Grinding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often grind their teeth as a response to stress when\nthey\u2019re asleep, but that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t happen while they\u2019re awake too.\nDoing this while you\u2019re awake is less common, but about 20 percent of the\npopulation does. Once it forms into a habit, it\u2019s hard to break. In fact, to\nchange your response to stress, you\u2019ll need to make yourself aware of when\nyou\u2019re doing it and correct it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth grinding is more common in people who have relatives\nthat also have it. While it\u2019s often caused by stress and anxiety, it can also\nbe a result of other issues. It often goes undetected at night when people are\nsleeping because they don\u2019t notice unless they exhibit symptoms the next\nmorning, like a sore jaw. According to the American Sleep Association, about\nten percent of American adults are affected by night bruxism. So, if you have\nit, you\u2019re not alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, you\u2019re burying your stress, worry, and\nanxiety to be more productive. While you can address these issues with therapy,\nself-care, and balancing your life better, your body may still react to it by\ngrinding your teeth. Just because you hit the mattress and your brain can shut\noff doesn\u2019t mean that the buildup of stress disappears. Instead, your body\nresponds to it by clenching and grinding your teeth. Your condition could also\nbe caused by an abnormal bite, a sleeping disorder, or missing or crooked\nteeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Your Dentist Help Reduce The Impact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chronic teeth grinding can severely impact your teeth and\nleave them vulnerable to being attacked by plaque and harmful oral bacteria.\nPlus, if you have any restorations like crowns, bridges, or implants, these can\nbe damaged as well. Luckily, your dentist can help reduce the impact that this\nbad oral habit has on your mouth by creating you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/our-services.html\">custom-fitted\nnightguard<\/a> to protect your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to seeking treatment, it\u2019s healthy to look into\nlong-term options that will help reduce your stress, such as attending exercise\nprograms or counseling. When you take the proper steps to look after your oral\nand overall health, you can begin to rest easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Hamid Mirsepasi has been practicing dentistry since 1997\nand is more dedicated than ever to restoring his patients\u2019 quality of life by\ngiving them high-quality care. He completed three years of additional training\nto earn his Graduate Prosthodontic Specialty Certificate as well as additional\nresearch to earn a Master of Science in Dentistry. As one of the few\nprosthodontists in Richardson, he takes pride in being able to offer a variety\nof services. For questions or to schedule an appointment for a custom\nnightguard, visit HM Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call\n972-231-5744.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stress is a national epidemic in the United States, and it\u2019s something that practically everybody experiences as an adult. It can have grave impacts on your health, and many people develop unhealthy habits and coping mechanisms to help deal with it. 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