Can plants help you stop grinding your teeth?

Why do you grind your teeth?

Are you grinding your teeth when you are asleep? Tooth grinding, or bruxism as it is called, is really common. Stress and anxiety may be causing you to grind your teeth? An abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth can affect you. Your teeth grinding could be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Have you ever woken up with a headache or feeling as though your teeth have moved? There’s a good chance you may be suffering from bruxism. You will feel increasingly tired as it disrupts your sleep.

Are there dental products that can help with your teeth grinding?

There are dental products designed for sensory needs. On a day-to-day basis they may well help you. Click the link below to find out more.

How can plants help stop you grinding your teeth?

A recent study has shown that a few different plants may be able to help night-time bruxism sufferers. Let’s look at some of the different plants that will help to prevent chronic teeth grinding.

Jasmine

Jasmine is a sweet scent that is often used in its essential oil form for relaxation during meditation, yoga and sleep. It has been shown in studies that this scent is linked to reduced anxiety levels. Jasmine will help improve your sleep quality. Jasmine plants are quite easy to keep as they will live well in a pot. Their scent will help you to relax and hopefully beat your bruxism.

Lavender

This one will probably not come as a surprise to you! The smell of lavender is recognised globally as a great aid for relaxation. Lavender has been proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels. This is why it’s perfect for your bedroom. It is even safe to use on and around babies and young children. If you can’t get it in the plant form, lavender essential oil will be just as good!

Aloe Vera

This medicinal plant is a great addition to any home. You can eat it, drink it and put it on your skin. Aloe Vera will help you beat bruxism, too. Aloe vera produces oxygen at night. Like the other plants listed, it will improve the air in your bedroom. Increased oxygen levels mean that it is easier for you to breathe deeply and relax.

Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-Ylang is a brilliant flower to have around if you want to sleep better. It has a light scent can help ease muscle tension which you will have in your jaw if you suffer from bruxism. Ylang-Ylang is also a powerful anti-depressant. It’s uplifting smell will help you to sleep better.

If your teeth grinding isn’t getting better and you are struggling to sleep at night, you may have to seek further medical help from your dentist. However, try giving some natural remedies a go. Natural remedies are powerful and are definitely worth a try. If you’re not the best at keeping plants alive, why not choose essential oils instead?

Find a dentist who can help with teeth grinding

Click on the link below and enter your location. Using the ‘Advanced Search’ select ‘Teeth Grinding’. You will find all of the dentists near you that can help.