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Does Constant Grinding Of Teeth Cause Teeth To Become Loose?

hi, i have ocd and have a habbit of gritting my teeth as hard as i can, ive done it for a while now and just cant stop it. my teeth seem to be aching all the time and recently they look slightly out of shape and feel loose if i touch them like they're going to fall out. i have got dentist soon but need help asap because its really worring me. do you think i am going to get bad gums / teeth / loose my teeth or what do you think the dentist will do for me? thanks.
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Hi, yes this gritting of teeth is found in person with stressful life, in patients suffering with OCD and in patients suffering from other psycogenic disorders.
In this condition , a person consciously or subconsciously grits his/her teeth. This usually leads to attrition (wearing off) of tooth's outer layer(Enamel) and some pain in the jaw muscles. This attrition of teeth may also lead to increased tooth sensitivity to cold and hot food stuffs. It may at a later stage also lead to gum problems and loosening of teeth. your dentist will make a Night Guard for you. This is nothing but a soft plastic like stuff which u have to wear on your teeth before you sleep so that you don't grit your teeth while at sleep. He may also advise you for some mental relaxation procedures like meditation, yoga etc which might help you to cope up with stress if any.
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Does Constant Grinding Of Teeth Cause Teeth To Become Loose?

Hi, yes this gritting of teeth is found in person with stressful life, in patients suffering with OCD and in patients suffering from other psycogenic disorders. In this condition , a person consciously or subconsciously grits his/her teeth. This usually leads to attrition (wearing off) of tooth s outer layer(Enamel) and some pain in the jaw muscles. This attrition of teeth may also lead to increased tooth sensitivity to cold and hot food stuffs. It may at a later stage also lead to gum problems and loosening of teeth. your dentist will make a Night Guard for you. This is nothing but a soft plastic like stuff which u have to wear on your teeth before you sleep so that you don t grit your teeth while at sleep. He may also advise you for some mental relaxation procedures like meditation, yoga etc which might help you to cope up with stress if any.