Today, I’d like to answer the question: do braces help with teeth grinding or help control the intensity or frequency of teeth grinding?

Actually, yes. Braces can help by straightening your teeth, and when your teeth are straightened, logically speaking, you may feel less stressed about your appearance. However, this is not really a preventive measure. Braces address damage that has already occurred due to grinding but do not deal with the cause of the teeth grinding.

That’s why you might end up using braces but still feel stressed, bothered about your appearance, or even grind your teeth with braces on. Braces help prevent further damage to the teeth and align them, but they don’t deal with the root cause of grinding.

It’s important to focus on preventive measures. Consider what caused the teeth grinding and what exacerbates it, especially if it’s chronic. Ask yourself what makes it so intense, particularly at night or during the day. Often, it is related to stress. Then, ask yourself what you can do to mitigate or let go of this stress. This approach helps you delve deeper into the problem without focusing solely on the medical side.

Managing stress can improve other areas of your life, which will also reduce the frequency of teeth grinding. It’s crucial to address underlying issues, not just visit the dentist for temporary relief. For example, consider your responsibilities, lack of boundaries, inability to express yourself, and insecurities. Dealing with these issues is not easy because your mind seeks self-preservation and looks for temporary relief measures, like visiting the dentist frequently.

You might realize that the problem cannot be resolved solely by visiting the dentist but by seeing a therapist who can help you deal with the root cause of your stress. Don’t focus on just patching things up or seeking temporary relief, as this can lead to more harm and unnecessary expenses in the long run.