Stress management in the night …
Teeth grinding is a common symptom of stress. The tension that is dammed up by daily stress, the daily requirements, and – in particular – the daily feeling overwhelmed, means that the body is under pressure even at night. The nocturnal stress often manifests itself in a sustainable, enduring and very unhealthy teeth grinding.
The chewing muscles are disturbed by the constant tension. The nocturnal teeth grinding may accordingly have far-reaching consequences. Due to the overuse of the teeth and jaw bones, it is possible that the Kauarbeit is no longer running smoothly and efficiently, which in turn affects the whole organism, such as the digestive system can affect. Also the head and neck muscles through the nocturnal grinding of teeth can be greatly affected. Back, head and shoulder pain are just the beginning of far-reaching consequences psychosomatic.
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