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Bruxism is a condition where someone grinds, clenches, or gnashes their teeth; recent studies estimate 22% of the global population suffer from either day or night time bruxism.
No single factor is solely responsible for all reported cases; however the most common causes include stress/anxiety, medications, stimulants, neurological disorders and food additives.
When experiencing short term mental stress or long term anxiety, the body's fight-or-flight response activates the sympathetic nervous system. This neurological response increases involuntary muscle tension which can include the muscles of the jaw.
A number of neurological disorders can either cause bruxism or are considered to be associated with it.
Bruxism is a side effect of select medication categories.
Radiation fibrosis is a common, long-term side effect of radiation therapy used in cancer treatments. The body's tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, etc.) become damaged, hardened, or scarred in the area that was radiated, potentially leading to restricted range of motion, pain, and other symptoms. When the radiation therapy targets an area near the neck or head, bruxism is a likely side effect.
While few if any studies link fibrosis to radiation from wireless technology, studies do exist linking wireless tech to cancer from the chronic exposure to radio frequency radiation (RFR). Wireless tech produces RFR and we know that high exposure to radiation from chemotherapy causes bruxism.
The overuse of non pharmacological stimulants such as caffeine and cocaine can lead to bruxism due to increased brain activity and hyperactivity in jaw muscles.
Studies indicate a significant association between behavioral disorders such as ADHD and autism with bruxism.
Estimated 25% those with autism experience bruxism
31% of those with ADHD have bruxism
Food additives are chemicals or substances added to food during processing or preparation to prevent spoiling and enhance its appearance. These additives are linked to many negative health outcomes including but not limited to behavioral disorders (ADHD), digestive issues, nervous system dysfunction, respiratory dysfunction, skin reactions, and over time cancer may develop as a result of chronic consumption. Little to no research exists linking food additives to bruxism; however research does exist linking ADHD to bruxism and food additives are associated with ADHD.
