Bruxism (Teeth grinding) – A Major Cause of Gum Recession can lead to other oral health issues. 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.
5 Common risk Factors
- 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 gum recession caused by teeth grinding
- Get a mouth guard/night guard, this minimized the damaging forces from grinding.
- Occlusal Adjustment. This is reshaping the teeth which also minimized the damage from bruxism
- Eliminate grinding triggers. This option is best exercised through stress therapy and changing habits that might contribute to Bruxism.
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