Grinding Teeth (Bruxism) - A Major Cause of Gum Recession
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- Bruxism, or grinding teeth is one of the major causes of gum recession. This condition is also known as TMJ. Grinding teeth at night can cause the teeth to shift, move and become more likely to recede.
When you clench or grind your teeth, you put pressure on the blood vessels that supply nourishment to the gum tissue and the bone. This causes it to become more fragile and makes the teeth more susceptible to recession or loss.
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF BRUXISM?
Age - it is common in younger children but they will usually grow out
of it by maturity.
Personality - Anger and frustration as well as aggressive,
competitive or overactive personalities may increase the
chance of grinding teeth.
Medications - Medications, such as some anti-depressants, caffeine,
alcohol, smoking or recreational drugs can increase your risk
of bruxism.
Stress - Increased apprehension or worry can lead to teeth grinding.
Also, anger and frustration.
Genetics - Surprisingly, bruxism can occur in families. If you have it,
other family members may also have it or have had it in the
past.
Other Causes - It can even be linked with several medical and
mental health conditions like dementia, gastro esophageal
reflux disorder (GERD), epilepsy, night terrors, Parkinson's
disease and ADHD.
HOW TO PREVENT DAMAGE FROM GRINDING TEETH?
1. Get a mouth guard/night guard, this minimized the damaging
forces from grinding.
2. Occlusal Adjustment. This is reshaping the teeth which also
minimized the damage from bruxism
3. Eliminate grinding triggers. This option is best exercised through
stress therapy and changing habits that might contribute to
Bruxism.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE GUM RECESSION?
The Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation Technique is an excellent option for treating gum recession. It is generally pain-free and lasts a lifetime.
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Ok so I have extreme anxiety. At work I get so stressed I clench the whole time. I just got back from work today and my jaw and teeth hurt so bad and it feels like I'm not getting any circulation at all and feels like my teeth are going to fall out. I read the ebook and did the technique where you breath out longer then breathing in, and in a few minutes my gums and jaw started tingling and getting blood flow back. I'll be doing this 3x a day. Thank you very much.
Me also same problem
Try intra oral cranial sacral therapy
Same
where do i find this book!
Same here
Thank you Dr. Nemeth. I was diagnosed with bruxism 2 years ago and have gum recession as a result. I could never visualize how the connection was made until now.
did u have recession on all gums )
@@kaliseh.1009i have
I sincerely hope tooth regenerate is accomplished in my life time. Tired of the itchy ache sensation from all the fillings up to now. Teeth are not built to last.
We are constantly advancing dentistry! However we are not at the point were teeth can regenerate... yet!
@@josephrnemeth life is awful if you have bad health doesnt matter if its from neglect, poverty, bad genetics etc. no one deserves to suffer because of their health
You are amazing. Thanks for being an actual doctor. Because our mouth is our body and we need to look into it all.
Thank You for what you do!!
Knowledge is so Important!!
Great explanation of grinding and the affects is has on our oral health
Me exactly!! I clenching teeth throughout my whole life and my gum recession is extreme. Now I m with braces on from orthodontist. After that I'm planning for pinhole gum recession surgery.
Let us know how it goes
The only long term solution is that sufferers of bruxism learn to keep the tongue on the roof of the mouth, pressing upwards against the palate, with the teeth only slightly touching. This has to be the permanent default position the tongue should be in. Thus forcing the maxilla upwards and in place and reducing the need for clenching the jaws. It's the only thing that helped me long term. Correct tongue posture will also help keep the face from lengthening, which is a common result of orthodontics.
What about preventing clenching at night while asleep?
@@stop08it , if you haven't had your tongue pressing up on your palate naturally, you need to train it. It took me a long time to get it right at night, but I made it a priority to the point of naturally waking up when it wasn't in position. Practicing it during the day also helps tremendously to make it a new habit in stead of clenching. Once in a while, when I'm overtired or too stressed, it goes back to clenching at night, but it's 90% resolved nonetheless. If you want to know more about tongue posture, look up Mike Mew on utoob. Feel free to ask me more about it if needs be.
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@@stop08itYes I wanna ask that too
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I always have dreams about my teeth falling out, where I'm holding out my hand catching my teeth or spitting out my teeth. Where I jiggle one tooth and it comes out, then I try and hide for no on can see me
it's mean your life need change u r tired of your situation I have same dreams often specifically after stress
@@khushboo655 Thanks
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My mom that thought I was just playing around but I find out that I do this more in daylight and I don’t know about nice time but I will go to my doctor soon thanks again for the help and I love you idea it really helps me a lot so thank you very very 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Sure happy to help!
I'm a bruxer, and have a mouth guard. It helps, but I still get tension headaches daily. Should I see a TMJ doctor or a periodontist?
Also,i have anxiety and depression.I should always grind my teeth.It takes my whole energy and it is bit harder.Please pray for me🥺🥺
Holy crap this all makes sense to me now. I need some help
My teeth are all moveable due to clentching and grinding since a child. Just got a teeth guard.
Have your teeth tighten back up yet? I have 2 movable teeth on one side of my mouth from clenching
Yeah have your teeth tightened up since then? Pls answer bro I’ve got the same problem as you
Yes! Mine has.
@@GINGERALEBUBBLES oh yay! that's great!
Omg my bottom right molars are all movable I hope the guard helps for some reason I clench bad on that side
TMJ Disorder brought me here
I've had it since forever. Just purchased a guard to help with TMJ and anxiety grinding
chewing gum helped me the most with this. tina feys joke on 30 rock "my jaw hurts all the time" made me realize i need to cut caffeine. its been a lifelong problem.
Yes either being on work keeping mouth open or chewing something may relax the pain. But how solve this is an issue. Very tough to explain the pain
Night guards are disgusting. I had one and they’re impossible to clean.
I grind my teeth at night, my mom heard me doing it.. I might need a mouthguard and it’s because I think about loosing friends a lot..and also school causes me tons of stress. So yeah. Any advice?
Me too
@@luvsu6009 yes
My husband used to nudge me to tell me I was grinding and clenching .. I know have no teeth left on my right side of my mouth . It's awful
People do intraoral cranial sacral therapy for relief from grinding
thank you for this video
Very informative video! Thank you Dr. Nemeth..I think I have this issue because of my genetics. Can you recommend a mouthguard or night guard?
Kriss ai said that it's important to consult with your dentist to get a custom-fitted mouthguard that will provide the best protection and comfort. Custom mouthguards are designed to fit the unique contours of your teeth and gums, reducing the risk of damage from grinding or clenching during sleep.
@@VanessaRodrigo311-nw8ye what's kriss ai? Is it an app?
@@allisondarcy It's an ai dental assistant! I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and it's really helpful 😁
Of course, eventually, if the problem gets too bad, grinders will end up using a mouthguard at night, the only treatment so far that definitely works. “At least it protects the teeth against tooth wear,” Lobbezoo says. “But it only reduces muscle activity during the first few weeks.” - what does this mean, reduces activity only in the first weeks?
Mouth guards are temporary fix only. Get to the root cause. Some say getting the tongue in the place will help. But I need to test this. I am getting CT scans and MRI to diagnose mine with DTR / T scans and TENS to relax my muscles. Then I am going to find the most relaxed natural position for my jaw and teeth. This is extremely expensive but it is needed.
All this started after I got my two lower wisdom teeth very badly impacted.
thnx a lot Neva knew it cud be this bar
I do it during the day all the time! It’s annoying! I also have anxiety!
I put cracks and holes in my night guards to where I can clench easily. I wake up with nasty headaches every day. I feel like I need something that goes in my mouth, and wakes me up with a loud beeping whenever I clench.
Lol I feel you this whole time I really did think i had problems and gum disease but my doctor said my teeth are healthy it’s just my teeth grinding has been causing inflammation 🤦🏽♀️ all the crying and sleepless night. The back pain neck pain. Uggh 😭💀
When I notice I'm clenching my teeth, I put my tongue in between my teeth and that makes me aware of what I'm doing because it hurts if I try to bite down. It only works when I'm awake though. Not sure what's happening when I'm asleep
I do the same thing
Normally when I'm awake and I'm focusing on something I clench my teeth and have like a suction between my cheek and teeth. When I open my mouth the suction releases and my cheeks have this line. Is that the same as this??
@@josephrnemeth thank you!
@New York to UK he said it was a form of bruxism. That's all he said.
hey, are you still grinding?
I do this also. I don’t have a solution for you but it’s nice to know someone else deals with it
I used a night guard and it cracked a tooth I have that has an onlay. It put more pressure on the tooth. Now I have to go see my dentist and hope I don’t have to remove the tooth.
@John Mendoza I still haven’t even gone to the dentist. It gave me so much anger and anxiety. It also cause me to clench worse now while I sleep. I use a different type of mouth guard you can adjust where it sits on your teeth. Wish I had that one from the begining.
I'm 24. I've had a night guard since I was 10. I'm an EXTREMELY bad teeth grinder at night (my roommate has heard me grind my teeth through my closed door) I have a had increasingly worsening recession of my gums. I have been flossing more (not every night) but I clench my teeth all day long because I have ADHD and take adderall, I'm also on anxiety medicine. I got my first mouth guard 14 years ago so I know my adderall and anxiety wasn't a part of my gum recession or bruxism. Anyone have any tips on what to do during the day so I'm not clenching ALL day?
Maybe you can get a mouth guard on the lower teeth so you can use it at times during the day.
You can use mouth guards, or as crazy as it can be Botox can help the situation but talk to your dentist before making such conclusion and actions :)))
Or listen to frequencies for teeth grinding
I don't have any tips but I have the same problem, I'm 25 and this problem started a year ago. I wake up with a headache and pain neck and jaw. My gums are receding and my teeth are loosen. I did dental scaling every 4 months, I floss every night, I use salt water or even hydrogen peroxide every night after brushing but nothing works. I'm tired. I'm so very tired.
@@balajiedlyngdoh8366 hang in there my friend. I recommend you get a night guard. You can also consider using your night guard throughout the day if you are clenching during the day.
Dr.i wanna ask what medicine or home remedies should take for dry mouth and lips also loss taste thank you Dr...
I have a loose tooth are there any Natural remedies
I have a slight shadow on my xray and the dentist suspects it is a pulpa inflammation due to bruxism. Is this reversible? Anything apart from a mouth guard that I already have that I can do?
is the non TMJ rubbery guard effective?
i feel discomfort recently around the bottom back teeth. i know i have two horizontal wisdom teeth at the bottom and i went to see the dentist cause i thought they are growing. but the dentist seems disagree with me and mentioned it's probably caused by clenching teeth lol
same i feel discomfort in my teeth, did you solve your problem?
@@idk9594 discomfort is gone now woolalla
Doing this a lot lately
Told I’m breaking back teeth….
Seems like Effexor withdrawals doing it
I'm having gum recession on overbite teeth that can't clench on anyting. What is that?
Doctor thoughts on tongue cage to help with proper tongue position to help occlusion and bruxism?
My partner has epilepsy, everytime she is disrupted during sleep she grinds really hard on her back teeth.. it's super annoying.
I can't afford A night gaurd
Can you get a mouth hairs with braces?
Hey doc, have you ever heard of intra oral cranial sacral therapy for buxism relief?
I m 25 year old .i am bruxism or teeth severling last 11 years .i took medicine from 5 month.but my tooth severing problem is not solve.plzz help me .If you have any idea to solve my problem than plz reply me.and this video is good.
I grind my teeth so much i cause one to become loose. And a notch in my prostestic where it grinds against another tooth when im sleep. It's like all my teeth feel like plastic in my mouth. So i have this urge to either rub them against one another or grind them. Now my jaw creeks when i open it wide. And i get headaches. I had stopped grinding my teeth when awake for about 4 years, and then all of sudden, i just started doing it again. And it seems worsem i literally grind them all day, and i assume all night while im asleep. It's so annoying.
Hi, I suffered from bruxism for a few years and after a very stressful period, recently it was almost gone and under control.
Unfortunately, about 7 months ago, while performing a cleaning, my dentist's assistant, after I told her that I had some pain in an upper molar while eating, most likely caused by receding gums, decided to file down one of my teeth and that procedure caused me an occlusal problem since then, which resulted in severe bruxism and a lot of damage including a chipped tooth that had to be bonded.
I've seen another dentist that made me a different mouthguard but it doesn't seem to work. In the meantime, my gingival papillae retired visibly on several teeth, forming black triangles in a few months.
What can I do to fix the situation, keeping in check the grinding again and, later on, repair the estetic damage, covering the interdental space?
Hello thanks for the video it's so educational, I have bruxism that I didn't notice until it cause tooth 5 to calcify with Crack that lead to RCT & CROWN, I went to prosthodontic specicaliest to get a nightguard but the appointment took 3 month, I thought until then what about trying a silicone nightguard but it cause a noticeable gum recession of almost 5 ant. tooth with 3mm, I literally get shocked and I am afraid to wear my acrylic nightguard that I got. Please what should I do? Do I need a surgery to fix my recession? Is wearing a nightguard is destructive to the teeth and lead to gum recession?
Any advice please?
@@josephrnemeth I have gum recession because of bruxism on 5 teeth on left anterior about 3mm. Should I do surgery? I am wearing a nightguard. Please help. I am so stressed out.
Thank you
@@josephrnemeth
Hi doctor I have 30 percent bone loss in my gums .. my dentist said I need bone graft. And she said I need arestin also so I wont lose more bone. I am scared of surgery. what would you suggest I should do?
Did you get any useful advice for this? I just got told I need a root canal and a filling on two of my molars due to grinding... which I had been completely unaware of.
What’s your honest opinion on caps? Especially for molars.
I have several teeth where if I press on them with my finger nail or a toothpick right at the gumline, they are very sensitive. I have also caught myself grinding my teeth when stressed. could the sensitivity be dental abfractions caused by grinding?
That happened to me I had a gum infection
i used to grind my teeth im happing i stopped
How did u stop?
What’s it called to fix grinder tooth
Same thing as Invisalign aligners?
No, they may look similar, but they serve two different purposes. A bite plate is meant to prevent your teeth from rubbing together if you grind them. It keeps your teeth from chipping, breaking and may limit jaw soreness. Invisalign is made specifically to slowly move your teeth into the desired position. They may look similar, but don't expect a bite plate to make your teeth straighter, and vice versa.
Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates sorry I meant would Invisalign aligners have a similar effect as a night guard in terms of reducing forces? Or is it thicker plastic? Or would you need a night guard on top of Invisalign Aligners, Thanks
@@josephrnemeth I am also curious about this. Will an invisalign help with the grinding while going through the treatment? My dentist has said I need a root canal and a filling on two teeth due to grinding wearing down my enamel really badly. He suggested using invisalign to bring my overbite into line so the canines take more of the chewing forces. But that doesn't sound like it'll help much if I'm also grinding overnight. What can I do about that? Anything other than a nightguard?
I asked the dentist about applying tooth sealants but he seemed to think they'd be worn away in a matter of months rather than the usual lifespan of them.
I need a bite guard! Do you guys make them at your office?
My dentist was going to charge me a few hundred dollars. Couldn't afford. :-(
You can DIY mouth guards at home.
@@hacklabdesign Be careful with doing that as it can change your bite and require orthodontic correction down the line.
G60J60F80 I agree with what your sayin, I added a switch to the front of my guard that vibrates an ear piece , it corrected MY 2 year Bruxism habit caused by Invisalign , I will take future “braces” over not having chronic Tension headaches and Tinnitus any day. I show all my inventions on my channel for free.
Do you recommend cheap online store mouth guard? Is it working to protect my teeth from teeth grinding at night?
i think the silicone that fits your mouth , not too big , not to small will be okay , im using that for a while
My dentist made a mouth guard up after I lost a tooth (back top molar) about 2 months ago.
My concern is *dry mouth* that I get now after never having it in the past.
Will this cause decay in the other teeth due to such dryness and would having a Humidifier next the bed help with dry mouth?
I'm 45 soon in case age is relevant?
Thank you.
Can wearing a mouth guard cause cavities?
I’ve got this (seemingly irrational) paranoia about my mouth guard somehow “trapping” bacteria at night and blocking saliva from reaching the teeth.
Are my concerns unfounded?
Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates Thanks!
My sister has this and I annoys me at night I haven’t had a proper night sleep in a long time
I have jaw clicking without pain, I'm 14 years old. I have had it a bit over a year now, is jaw clicking permanent, and is mouthguard enough to stop it? I know I grind my teeth, Any advice? THANK YOU!
Just had a checkup where was told most of my top enamel if my molars are gone because of grinding. My problem is I have to wear a full face cpap mask to sleep so I'm having to check with the sleep center before can get a mouth guard.
So did you extract those molars or what?
I had a mouth guard made by my dentist office for a week and my bottom front teeth are really sore and is it normal for the front bottom teeth to be a little loose then tighten back up slightly later in the day?
Bro please reply, no one seems to reply to you but bro, I have the same problem. My front teeth are loosen during the night are are tighter when I woke up. Even worst sometimes I can feel my teeth shifting places because after I ate something I cannot get my upper front teeth and my lower front teeth touch together, but hours after without eating I can get my teeth touch again. Bro I don't know if it's normal but I also grind my teeth at night. I got gums receding and loosen teeth. I've tried bro, I've tried everything I can. I'm just tired bro.
I notice every video I watch says make a mouth while for your upper teeth minds is from my lower teeth does that matter also can I get upper and lower mouth guard at the same time ?
Notice that you cant move your upper teeth, and you can when its the lower teeth, usually its the lower teeth who is moving that's why they guard the upper teeth because it is the affected part of your mouth when you grind:))
When using the mouth guard do you use 1 upper and 1 for the bottom?
Mostly, its the upper teeth that needed to be covered with mouth guard because it cant move and it's the one who receives alot of pressure from the grinding of your lower teeth.
@@yishai720 thank you
my teeth don't grind in night but in panic attacks why it's happening its hurts so much
doctor i got boils on my upper tooth that has been rootcanaled. i hit it when i brush my teeth that's why boil is present. my dentist pops it and prescribed antibiotics. but after that it showed up again and adds it size. my doctor said it's because of bruxism. i want root canal cleaning, is it worth it?
Does lower impacted wisdom teeth cause TMJ ?.
I can guarantee everyone with TMJ has impacted wisdom teeth
Not a doctor. Just a guess
How quickly does gum recession happen due to teeth clenching? I'm on ADHD meds and have noticed recession, im terrified of losing my front teeth
Dye your hair fuchsia; no one will notice your missing front teeth. best of luck.
Hello Amy. Gum Recession usually takes many many years to develop. It is a progressive disease. I have seen recession in young adults as old as 20 years old, I have also seen it manifest in older adults after years and years of Bruxism. It really depends on your gum tissue and the degree of your Bruxism. The progression of gum recession can be slowed with proper oral hygiene and good habits. Do you use a bite plate when you sleep?
Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates I don’t because I don’t do it at night but do have mouth guards for during the day. I’m only 26 so this is quite concerning for me
I have regression on the back of my front teeth and i brought it up to my hygenist hoping she would clean the plaque away that is causing it and she didn't even. :( im worried the plaque there is pushing the gums further and further back and im scared to brush it too hard incase its weak but i try do gentle pressure with a soft bristled brush and also massage the gums with the toothbrush
I was recently told my gums are receding from teeth clenching and I have a really bad habit of chewing ice and I’m curious to know if my ice chewing problem is also causing my gum recession?
Yes! Chewing ice can traumatize the tissue and also can cause fragility. It's not likely the only cause of your recession, but it may be contributing to it.
Joseph R Nemeth DDS & Associates Dang. But thank you so much for your response.
Address to consult you sir
Ok he’s now scary me like now I feel like sleeping w my mouth open alil
hi everybody I never had a problem with grinding my teeth at night but now that I have braces I grind my teeth very bad that I even wake up at night
Same and it's terrible. My braces already hurt a lot but this teeth grinding makes it worse and I am not allowed to chew gum since it gets stuck
The clenching and the grinding, the ripping and the tearing...
I did grind but now I dont
I grind my teeth 🦷 at night
Does clenching teeth at night causes bleeding tooth in the morning?
I have the same question
Could you figure out ?
@@sparklingbeautybee Yes it is, cause when we grind our teeth it puts a lot pressure on our teeth and gums.
@@jawsh6027 so did you find a solution for you ? I haven’t yet
@@jawsh6027 have you been having bleeding gum for long time ?
That’s me it’s bad
Does smoking weed cause this to happen when I sleep??
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "teeth grinding during sleep" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Peysaiah Breathtaking Paramountcy - (do a google search ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to get rid of tmj or bruxing or tooth grinding minus the hard work. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my m8 got cool results with it.
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Please everyone, tell me why the more I clench or put a pressure on my teeths the more Tinnitus I hear :')
Same
what is going on with the bone though if you have osteopenia? my lower jaw looks like its wearing thin? exercises just create more tension? is it better to relax or strengthen?
@@josephrnemeth Hi! I'm so glad I saw this and read this post. My jaw is thinner. I can tell from pictures and my xrays so a great deal of bone loss, plus bone spurs and a lot of damage to my neck/spine. I have been clenching for 20 years and have gone through 4 (professional) mouthguards and about eight dentists~ha! No one seems to want to help me! I'm in horrid pain now and one basic health. The only thing I'm being offered is another moutguard. I'm also worried about it just becoming a "chew toy" for me. I can't believe I just have to live in this horrible, horrible pain! There must be something they can do even with my limited health insurance? How do you feel about the new guards with the soft inside...and the NTI's? Thank you very much!!!
My dentist made me a mouth guard for lower teeth but every morning when I wake up I feel strong pain and numbness in my upper jaw's back teeth from clenching that sometimes it makes it hard to chew solid foods for couple of hours. Is this bad and what do I do?
And just to add, when I bought it, the mouth guard seemed too tight so my lower gums used to get swolen and eventually they receded on my front lower teeth about a millimetre. Does this case of gum recession need an intervention or should it be fine once the mouth guard's been adjusted by the dentist?
@@josephrnemeth thank you for your answer. If I can ask one more thing, since my gums have already receded on some teeth due to tight mouthguard, does this case of gim recession require a treatment or I should be fine once I get rid of the cause?
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I’m 14 years old. I don’t have a mouth guard and my bottom teeth seem smaller and I grind my teeth at night I’ve been doing it since I was 6 years old and I just got braces. to me it seems like I’m grinding my teeth more and my teeth seem to be smaller and smaller at the bottom. I only have braces at the top of my mouth. Advice??
My ear pops also
I'm really late but i've read that you can't wear guards like these with braces unfortunately. However, they do make these anti grinders under the "Plackers" brand. They're really cheap and they fit on your back teeth enough to prevent clenching. Once your braces are off you'll be able to get fitted for trays like the ones in the video.