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Its a grind and these are grinding times. Clenching and Bruxism increases notably during times of stress.
When people get stressed out grinding and bruxism take over . In these hard economic times many dentist have dealt with patients who come in with headaches and chipped / broken teeth.
You can track stress by the increase in the level of activity in the tempro-mandibular joint, or TMJ. TMJ is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull and helps one chew, laugh, yawn, and talk.
The simple solution is a NIGHT GUARD. Night guard s can be soft or hard, ask your SKY DENTAL dentist and they will be happy to fully explain all the benefits.