The Tooth About Teeth Grinding
Posted on July 13th, 2017
Headaches in Houston are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Meghna Dassani would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding, a common condition that Houston residents rarely know they have. At Dassani Dentistry, we love spreading the news about all things dental health, so here is some headache information that just might change your life.
Bruxism and Headaches
You may not be aware of it, but everyone clenches and grinds their teeth at some point, to some degree. It’s a natural reaction to stress. During the day, you might catch yourself doing it and consciously stop, but during the night, you are unaware of it and will naturally grind much harder. Unfortunately, some people in Houston have such problems with bruxism that they may experience:
- Frequent, painful headaches
- Damaged, worn-down teeth and surrounding tissues
- TMJ/TMD
According to Dr. Noshir Mehta, chairman of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and director of its Craniofacial Pain Center, the upper and lower teeth come into contact for as much as 40 minutes of each hour. The force exerted on some teeth, such as the first molars, can be about 250 lbs, as opposed to the 20-40 lbs involved in regular daily chewing.
If you grind your teeth and have frequent headaches, don’t panic. Bruxism is easily treatable with custom-fit night guards that Dr. Dassani will personally fit to your teeth. To find out more about how we can make your headaches go away, call us at Dassani Dentistry at 281-667-4070 today.
Sources
http://www.medicinenet.com/teeth_grinding_bruxism/article.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/health/13grin.html
About Meghna Dassani, DMD
Dr. Meghna Dassani received her initial dental training from the University of Mumbai, India, where she graduated in 1996 as Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). After working as an associate for one year, she established her own practice in Mumbai, India. She successfully operated this practice for six years prior to moving to the US. When Dr. Meghna Dassani is not in the office she is at home being a mommy to her 2 beautiful girls and enjoying time relaxing with her husband. Since opening her own practice in 2011 she doesn’t have a lot of free time but when the time allows she enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, cooking, visiting with friends and family and of course SHOPPING with a Starbucks in her hand!
