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  2. Bruxism does not directly cause gum disease
    On its own, bruxism doesn’t cause gum disease, but it can make gum disease worse if you already have bacteria in your gums. The additional stress on the teeth and gum as well as the damage bruxism can cause makes it much easier for infections to spread.

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    As stated earlier, bruxism can lead to receding gums and bone loss, two key indicators of periodontitis. It can seriously aggravate periodontitis because the nature of persistent grinding means that the periodontium is never given any chance to recover but is continually being placed under further stress.

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    How does bruxism affect your teeth?
    People who suffer from Bruxism also tend to have flatter teeth surfaces. The high occlusal forces erode the teeth’ top surface and lead to flattening of the cusps of the teeth. The teeth appear shorter in height in comparison to before. Chronic jaw clenching puts heavy and undue force on tooth-supporting structures like the gums and jawbone.

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    What are the causes and treatment for bruxism?

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    M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of exp

    Bruxism is the medical term for teeth clenching and grinding. It is very common, most often happens at night and may be worse during times of stress. Your dentist can advise you on treatment. Options include a fitted mouth guard to prevent your teeth from rubbing together, a short-term course of prescription muscle relaxants, and relaxation training or techniques to lower anxiety and stress levels.
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    Are You Suffering from bruxism?
    If your answer is Yes, you might be suffering from Bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for habitual teeth grinding and jaw clenching. It most commonly happens at night, which means many patients who suffer from habitual teeth grinding may not even realize it. They continue to live in pain for many years before they decide to see a doctor about it.

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    Can sleep bruxism cause periodontal disease?
    Sleep Bruxism (SB) has been said to be associated with periodontal disease. SB cannot be considered as a direct cause of periodontal disease [ 9, 10 ]. However, when periodontal disease has already developed, symptoms progress rapidly due to the presence of SB, and it often progresses to severe periodontitis in a short period of time [ 11 ].

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