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Safe & Easy Teeth Grinding & TMJ Protection.Thousands of bruxism suffers report that they get reduced jaw pain and teeth protection from a lightweight and comfortable, ready-to-wear device that has been specially designed to "unload" the jaw joint and protect teeth & TMJ from clenching and grinding. It is the only ready to wear dental guard that is CE certified and approved by the British Dental Health Foundation. Available from www.bruxism.org.uk

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Clinical hypnotherapy is a well documented approach for bruxism. Now there is a new program from Ursula James, the UK leading practitioner. It has been developed specifically to help bruxism sufferers.

Hello, this is Rachel. Have you ever noticed how you clench, grind or chomp your teeth sometimes? When I was a student, I did this when I was under stress, especially at exam time. I’m not alone though. An amazing number of people do this sub consciously when sleeping even if they don’t admit it or are just not aware.

The medical term is "bruxism" and it has been getting more attention from the dental and medical professions recently. However, don't expect too much from them. Research carried out by the Bruxism Association indicates that many people either self diagnose or end up seeing several consultants and other healthcare professionals before they discover that teeth grinding is the root cause of problems such as damaged teeth, TMJ, TMJD, jaw pain, earache, headaches and neck and shoulder stiffness.

If you are one of the estimated 8-10% of the population who suffer from this little known and understood condition, then bookmark this page now as I will be providing helpful insights into teeth grinding and tips to help you manage the problem so that you can enjoy life to the full.

There is some good news if you grind or clench occasionally or a lot. Several new products have come onto the market that will help you kick the habit, protect your teeth and TMJ or all three! These include ready to wear dental guards and a hypnotherapy CD from Ursula James, famous for her TV series on channel five.

Latest News

Bruxism Awareness Week!

22nd June 2010 - Dentist are reporting a surge in patients with damage to teeth and TMJ caused by bruxism. S4S, a company that makes plastic dental guards for dentists has organized a Bruxism Awareness Week during 25th to 31st October 2010. Dentists throughout the UK will be opening their doors so that patients can discuss their bruxism problems with them. This is the first such event in the UK and is a welcome sign that bruxism is getting the attention it deserves from the dental profession.

Stress may wreak havoc on your mouth!

21st May 2010 - Indian aesthetic dentist, Dr Shantanu Jaradi provides wise advice to the increasing number of people under stress caused by job uncertainty and money worries. This can often lead to other problems such as bruxism, dry mouth and gum disease. He advises those under stress to keep a close eye on their oral health and follow a comprehensive teeth and mouth care regime.