#Homeremediestostopteethgrinding

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Home Remedies to Stop Teeth Grinding.

Teeth Grinding is very common in kids but it also happens in adulthood while sleeping. Teeth Grinding or Bruxism is caused mostly in Adults due to Stress. Suffering from mild teeth grinding is very common in everyone, it doesn't need any kind of treatment. But if it is happening frequently because of which you are suffering from headaches, tooth fracture, TMJ syndrome, and tooth pain then the problem is big and you need to visit your Dentist.

If you or your kids don't experience more serious symptoms of Teeth Grinding then there are some Home remedies that you can try out at home.

Home Remedies to Stop Grinding Your Teeth.

1. Better sleep routine:

Most of the time Teeth Grinding happens when we sleep. The best way to sleep without any stress is to switch off all your electronic devices. Relax your body. Do the meditation or listen to some relaxing song for 15- 20 mins and then go for a good sleep.

2. Do Muscle Stretching Exercises :

Certain muscle stretching exercises help to reduce the discomfort related to tooth grinding. The exercises include:

● Mindful Teeth Placement: Maintain a gap between your upper and lower teeth to avoid grinding or clenching. Try doing this exercise all the time, except when chewing.

● Jaw Exercise: Open your mouth as wide as you comfortably can and try touching your tongue to your front teeth. This exercise will help relax your jaw muscles.

3. Warm Compress :

A warm compress can help to relax the muscles and helps to increase blood circulation in that area to reduce the pain. You can do this by lying down with your cheek against a heating pad or by applying a warm washcloth/ towel to your cheek. Another option is to use a hot water bottle. They can be easily contoured to fit around your jaw.

4. Stress-Reduction Techniques:

Stress has the very worst impact on the body. Any kind of stress can show any kind of problem in any part of the body. Implementing stress-relieving techniques into your daily routine can help you to reduce stress. There are some exercises/techniques that will help you to reduce stress:

Meditation

Yoga

Baths

Walks

5. Drink Herbal Tea :

Instead of drinking beverages like tea & coffee, it's always better to have herbal tea like Green Tea. When you drink herbal tea, it naturally minimizes your stress, relaxes your body and mind, and helps you to remain calm. Have a cup of green tea before bed to reduce grinding habits.

6. Consume Magnesium Rich Food:

Consuming Magnesium rich food can help in relaxation and helps you to reduce grinding or clenching habits. Magnesium foods like spinach, dark chocolates, roasted almonds, bananas, yogurt, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, and avocados.

7. Drink Turmeric Milk

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that can help in relieving your aching jaw muscles. And the acid in milk helps your nervous system relax and promotes sound sleep. If you don’t like the taste of turmeric milk, add honey for sweetness and drink a glass daily before bedtime for the best results.

Try all these remedies to reduce the Teeth Grinding problem. If it occurs frequently then you need to visit your Dentist. To receive high-quality care and treatment for your oral-related issues then you need to visit the Best dentists in Potomac MD Standard Dental LLC You can just call us or book an appointment online.