bruxism does not save lives

[turneywest]

First, let's look at the consequences of bruxism.​

Bruxism consequences:

• Enamel wear, cracks, and tooth damage.

• Jaw pain and clicking sounds.

• Headaches and facial muscle tension.

• Sleep disturbances and possible apnea.

• Enlarged jaw muscles and bite changes.

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I want you to pay attention to your teeth, not other things. Because of grinding and clenching your teeth, you can lose 1mm of length of your teeth. This 1mm makes a huge difference in your appearance.
For example, your jaw will be shorter than that of a healthy person:

If you have seen your grandparents without teeth (not necessarily yours), then it is as if their lips do not exist. Teeth support the volume of your lips, not allowing them to enter your mouth:

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Conclusion:

If you are deliberately straining your muscles to look better in society or in a photo - this is not the best way out of the situation. I say this because I did it myself, my lower teeth were worn down badly, and I regret that I did it.

 

[Deleted member 102563]

I do this idk how to stop I AHVE good teeth tho

 

[turneywest]

I do this idk how to stop I AHVE good teeth tho

just stop

 

[Hexmask]

Good post tbh. I think best advice for people struggling with this is to learn to be aware of your facial muscles and learn to constantly relax them throughout the day and you'll go back to subconsciously being that way.

 

[Inosebreathonly]

First, let's look at the consequences of bruxism.​

Bruxism consequences:

• Enamel wear, cracks, and tooth damage.

• Jaw pain and clicking sounds.

• Headaches and facial muscle tension.

• Sleep disturbances and possible apnea.

• Enlarged jaw muscles and bite changes.

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I want you to pay attention to your teeth, not other things. Because of grinding and clenching your teeth, you can lose 1mm of length of your teeth. This 1mm makes a huge difference in your appearance.
For example, your jaw will be shorter than that of a healthy person:

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If you have seen your grandparents without teeth (not necessarily yours), then it is as if their lips do not exist. Teeth support the volume of your lips, not allowing them to enter your mouth:

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Conclusion:

If you are deliberately straining your muscles to look better in society or in a photo - this is not the best way out of the situation. I say this because I did it myself, my lower teeth were worn down badly, and I regret that I did it.

Yeah clenching gave me TMJ and worsened my asymmetry