Patient's question:
What is the matter with grinding your teeth at night? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: The reasons for bruxism include:First, there are parasites in the body. Parasites secrete harmful substances that affect the autonomic nervous system. During the day, when our awareness is strong, we can control our behavior, but after falling asleep, we unconsciously grind our teeth. After deworming, this situation will no longer occur.
The second reason is mental tension and excessive "liver fire" (as described in traditional Chinese medicine), which is referred to as "internal wind" in TCM. The main cause of excessive liver fire is improper diet, consuming too many fried, spicy, and refined foods, leading to the accumulation of heat and toxicity in the body. Bruxism is a symptom, indicating that the body is out of balance. If left untreated, it may lead to sleep disturbances, restlessness even while sleeping, or insomnia. The treatment method is to clear heat and reduce fire.
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