Teeth Grinding also known as clenching jaws or referred as Bruxism in medical term. Unconsciously a person grinds his/her teeth at night or it happens whenever s/he is under stress. In rare cases teeth may get damaged but usually do not. In fact, it often causes jaw pain and damage, headaches, and can keep sufferers from getting a good night’s rest.
You can cure or stop teeth grinding by including healthy nutrients in your diet. Even night guards and analgesics have failed to stop teeth grinding in front of better nutrition.
Researchers have found that there are many reasons that cause Bruxism, but the main reason is stress. Though certain nutritional deficiencies are not mentioned but this can have the same effect on the brain as a traffic jam or a screaming boss. Due to lack of nutrition, brain cannot cope up with the rest of the body which causes stress on brain. So, always put stress-related works outwards(if it’s not urgent only) and try to calm your self in order to avoid stress.
Suppose if you are suffering with the Bruxism problem or if you are suspecting stress and/or a poor diet may be contributing to the problem, there are special nutrients that can help you control or even completely stop your teeth grinding.
Below are some of the vitamins and minerals that will help you to control Bruxism problem.
Vitamin B
The B complex vitamins have a significant effect on the psychological processes and deficiencies of B vitamins has been connected to problems such as depression, panic attacks, and anorexia. Particularly vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)–has been found to have the greatest ability to control Bruxism.
Calcium/Magnesium
The balance of calcium and magnesium in the body is vital for proper muscle functioning and a healthy nervous system. An imbalance of these minerals can lead to muscle tension, spasms, and cramps.
You can’t stop Bruxism overnight by improving the balance of these minerals but it takes at least five weeks for calcium and magnesium supplements to have any significant effect. However you consult the physician for proper dosages.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C makes dopamine, noradrenaline and adrenaline in the body, which are used in the nervous system or the adrenal glands. Dopamine is associated with the pleasure response in the brain, so it is particularly is important for regulating mood. It also has an effect on muscle movement.
A shortage of dopamine leads to Parkinson’s disease, which is characterized by shaky movements. These may be the reasons vitamin C has been found to help control teeth grinding.
Other dietary factors
Never drink alcohol because it dehydrates the body and dehydration has been linked to Bruxism. Make sure you’re getting enough water (coffee, juice, and pop don’t count) throughout the day.
At some times even some medications also not prevents teeth grinding but if you change or alter your style of living then it may help you to stop teeth grinding.
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