5 Disturbing Facts About Sleep That Will Freak You Out

4. You Might Be Turning The Hardest Bones In Your Body To Stubs

Teeth grinding, or bruxism (That's what the fancy science people say. Me? I like to call it Teeth Fighting!) can have serious consequences. Bruxism is usually a symptom of crooked or missing teeth. Unfortunately, stress can also be an impetus for the disorder. More frightening is that sometimes people don't even know they're grinding their teeth at night. Often a loved one hears the sound at night and alerts the grinder. The results of chronic bruxism can lead to loosening, fracturing, or loss of teeth. Teeth grinding doesn't limit its evil to your teeth either. Horrible cases can cause hearing loss, TMJ (Less like the high-quality goods at T.J Maxx and more like a disorder which can result in severe jaw pain), grinding can even change the appearance of your face. Alright so you're sufficiently frightened. Maybe even stressed. What's concerning to me as a writer is the fact that you might be so anxious about NOT grinding your teeth that you in fact start. How many teeth am I destined to doom with the written word? I'm going to bring balance to the world by listing some easy ways to avoid teeth grinding. First, if you're suspicious of your mouth-parts you can check with a dentist for signs of grinding. Cut back on caffeine as it increases your risk of bruxism. You can stop chewing on things around your house, biting down on miscellaneous inedible items trains your jaw to clench. In addition, stress management such as exercise, significantly reduces your risk of becoming a grinder.