Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise. Are your teeth getting shorter? When you smile, have you noticed that you show less teeth? Do the edges of your lower front teeth appear chipped and worn? If answer to any of these questions is YES, maybe you are grinding your teeth and causing excessive wear. This is known as Bruxism . How Do Teeth Get Worn Down? Unfortunately our teeth do wear away from use as we age but much of the destruction we see in our teeth is self-induced. Our teeth are damaged and wear for several major reasons. The most common cause of teeth wear is clenching or grinding, known as Bruxism Other reasons your teeth might appear worn are: Brushing too hard or using hard bristles. Other habits, like biting and chewing on...
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