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Ending Pathological Bruxism
End Pathologic Tooth Grinding/Bruxism Using a combination of Hypnosis, Visualization and Oral Exercise
Bruxism is an oral habit that causes destruction to teeth and surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. Dentists treat the problems of the oral cavity created by this condition. Hypnotists can change habits. A combined professional approach of dentists and hypnotists can improve long term elimination of this condition.
Hypnosis:
Sit comfortably, resting your arm on a stable surface if available. Extend your pointer finger horizontally in front of you. Take a deep breath and bring your attention to your outstretched finger. It may help to tap your knuckle gently with the other hand a few times to focus on this area. Imagine your finger becomes tighter and firmer as focus your thoughts on your finger. The tension and stress from all parts of your body is released as your finger becomes rock solid and unbendable. Your imagination is a powerful tool. This is your special time for making a positive change in your life. You are ready to accept effective ways to manage stress and maintain health. Your body supports a healthy jaw position at all times. Allow the natural state of mind called hypnosis to help you feel better than you have ever felt before. Helping your body become healthier is good for you and important for your life. Permit yourself to create a healthier body and mind. Visualize your radiant health, see yourself empowered and confident. Take another deep breath and breathe out slowly as you enjoy this moment. Count back from 5 to 1 and release all tension and stress from your finger. As your finger bends you feel wonderful, renewed and ready for the day.
Exercises
Exercise 1: Oral Stretch in front of a mirror.
Place your thumb against your upper front teeth and your first finger on your lower front teeth… Gently open your mouth as wide as possible to a comfortable position to obtain a full but gentle stretch. Hold for 10 seconds.
Exercise 2: Clench and Release.
Take a deep breath and clench and tighten the muscles of your head, face, neck, and shoulders and hold for 6 seconds- 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Breathe out and relax the muscles of your head, face, neck, and shoulders for 10 seconds. Relax 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Repeat 3 times…
Exercise 3: Good Oral Posture Breathing
Take a deep breath and breathe out to a count of 5. Placing your lips together, your teeth slightly apart, your tongue resting on the roof of your mouth, and your shoulders back and down, focus on your breathing for thirty seconds. Exercise, combined with visualization techniques, will help retrain the muscles on a cognitive level as well as physical level.
