How Grinding Your Teeth Can Affect Your Health?
For many people, grinding their teeth at night is a lifelong habit. But does this mindless act have any negative consequences on our health? This article explores the possible links between grinding your teeth and various health conditions. What Cause Grinding Teeth? Grinding teeth is an act of mechanical abrasion caused by a grinding tool such as a molar or back toothbrush. It usually results in the formation of tiny, worn-down areas on the chewing surfaces of teeth. The use of grinding teeth can cause damage to the dental enamel and lead to various health problems. Therefore, grinding teeth may cause potential health effects. · Tooth decay · Gum disease · Gingivitis · Periodontal disease · Cuspiditis (inflammation of the gums near the teeth) · Amelogenesis imperfecta (a congenital disability in which there is not enough amelium, a protein that forms the outermost layer of tissues in the body, on the baby's teeth) · Teeth fracture Grinding teeth has been linked with numerous hea...