Hypnotherapy for Bruxism in Devon | Stop Teeth Grinding Naturally with Laura Chapman Hypnotherapy
Discover how hypnotherapy helps stop teeth grinding (bruxism). Laura Chapman Hypnotherapy offers gentle sessions to release tension and improve sleep.
How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Stop Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or tension around your face and neck, you might be grinding or clenching your teeth in your sleep — a condition known as bruxism.
For many people, it’s an unconscious response to stress, anxiety, or emotional pressure. And while mouth guards can help protect your teeth, they don’t address the root cause. That’s why more people are turning to hypnotherapy for bruxism — a natural, gentle way to calm the mind and relax the body from the inside out.
What Is Bruxism?
Bruxism is the habit of grinding, clenching, or tensing the jaw — often without even realising it. It can happen both during the day and at night, and is frequently linked to stress, overthinking, or perfectionism.
Over time, bruxism can lead to:
Jaw pain or stiffness
Headaches and neck tension
Tooth wear or sensitivity
Facial tightness
Disrupted, restless sleep
Why Hypnotherapy Works for Bruxism
Bruxism doesn’t just start in the mouth — it often begins in the mind. When you’re under pressure or carrying emotional tension, your subconscious mind expresses that stress through the body. The jaw is one of the first places to hold it.
Hypnotherapy works directly with the subconscious to help:
Release hidden tension stored in the jaw and body
Reprogram stress responses that trigger clenching
Calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation
Encourage peaceful, restorative sleep
Let go of perfectionism and emotional pressure
By addressing the emotional and mental roots of bruxism, hypnotherapy helps you unlearn the habit of clenching — naturally, safely, and effectively.
What to Expect from a Hypnotherapy Session
During a session at Laura Chapman Hypnotherapy, you’ll be guided into a deep state of calm — similar to that dreamy feeling between waking and sleeping. You remain aware and in control, yet completely relaxed.
Once your mind is calm, positive and soothing suggestions are used to help your subconscious:
Relax your jaw, neck, and shoulders
Release physical and emotional stress
Sleep peacefully through the night
Replace old tension patterns with ease and calm
Many clients notice changes quickly — a lighter jaw, fewer headaches, and a greater sense of ease.
Long-Term Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Teeth Grinding
Unlike short-term fixes such as mouth guards, hypnotherapy addresses the deeper emotional and psychological patterns behind bruxism. This creates lasting change from within.
You may notice:
Improved sleep quality
Reduced jaw tension and pain
Fewer morning headaches
A calmer, more balanced state of mind
As your subconscious learns to let go, your body follows — helping you rest more deeply and wake up refreshed.
Find Calm for Your Mind and Jaw
If you’ve tried everything — dental treatments, massages, or relaxation techniques — but still wake up clenching your jaw, hypnotherapy could be the missing piece.
Through gentle, personalised sessions, we’ll work together to release the tension that’s been holding you back and retrain your mind to relax fully and naturally.
✨ Take the first step towards calm, comfortable sleep and a tension-free jaw.
Book Your Session Today
📍 In-person sessions in Devon and online sessions available nationwide.
Get in touch to find out how hypnotherapy can help you finally relax your mind — and your jaw.