How To Stop Grinding Teeth While Sleeping

Learn about how to stop grinding teeth while sleeping. Some people grind their teeth in their sleep and others do not. Since teeth grinding while sleeping happens when you are not conscious, you may not realize you grind your teeth unless notice you have headaches, your jaws are sore, or the surface of your teeth feel worn or flat. The reasons for grinding teeth while sleeping include stress, malocclusion, which is the misalignment of the teeth, or a deficiency of certain minerals. Seeking the help of a dentist may be a good idea before trying to stop grinding teeth while sleeping.

To stop grinding teeth while sleeping, you will need:

• Visit to the dentist
• Calcium supplements
• Magnesium supplements
• Tooth or mouth guard

1. Check with your dentist. As a precaution, visit your dentist and let them know you think you may be grinding your teeth while you're sleeping. The dentist can check your mouth, jaws, and teeth to verify if this is occurring.
2. Take calcium supplements. In some people who suffer from calcium deficiency, the mouth can involuntarily move causing teeth grinding. Add a calcium supplement to combat this possible problem.
3. Take magnesium supplements. Another deficiency in the body that results in teeth grinding is lack of magnesium. Take a magnesium supplement to add this mineral to your diet.  
4. Wear a mouth guard. Mouth guards fit on the teeth and prevent the teeth from meeting, thus prevent teeth grinding. Ask your dentist about a mouth guard or buy one at a sports equipment store in the athletic mouthpiece section.