Have you heard of Bruxism ?

This is the name given to tooth clenching, or 'grinding' as it's often known, a condition that is thought to affect around 50% of the population.

It may surprise you that so many people suffer from it and further that there has been a reported increase in the number of sufferers.

Bruxism is often caused by stress and it can cause teeth to break, cause pain in the jaw and even result in headaches and migraines.

In today’s climate of austerity and uncertainty more people than ever before are living in an anxious state, and this can lead to these stress-related condition.

Although migraines, neck ache, tinnitus and poor sleep quality are widespread complaints that individuals frequently dismiss out of hand as side effects of stress and modern living the reality is they are very likely suffering from Bruxism.

So what can be done to alleviate the symptoms? Speak to one of our dentists who can advise you on a simple dental solution whereby the wearing of a simple night time tooth guard can really make a difference.

Such is the increase in the condition there is even a Bruxism Awareness Week each year - watch this space for further details of this years campaign.