What is tooth grinding? It is part of a disorder known as Bruxism. Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of the teeth by the patient during sleep. It is one of the disorders caused by stress. Confused with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction by many people, bruxism differentiates from it. While bruxism negatively affects the jaw muscles in the short term, it can cause tooth wear in the long term. It also causes pain in the jaw and head. If no precautions are taken, the negative effects may increase gradually. People with clenching problems are advised to use a night guard first. In this way, patients’ complaints can be reduced by preventing damage to the tooth or joint during clenching.
Causes of Tooth Clenching
Teeth clenching can be caused by environmental and personal factors. These include factors such as malformed jaw structure, stress, anxiety disorders, brain traumas, sleep disorders, side effects of medication, and diet. While clenching recurs frequently in some patients, it occurs less frequently in others.
What are the Symptoms of Tooth Grinding?
Waking up with teeth grinding sounds, joint and headache after sleep, fatigue in the facial muscles in the morning, neck and sometimes back pain are among the symptoms of teeth clenching.
Does Bruxism Harm Teeth?
The patients’ teeth exposed to clenching wear out over time and, as a result, tooth sensitivity may occur. Sensitivity to heat or cold negatively affects people’s lives. If left untreated, the problem of teeth clenching can even cause tooth fractures over time.
Is Teeth Grinding Treatment Possible?
Bruxism can be minimised with night guard. Night guard prevents the teeth from abrading each other and can minimise other negativities that may arise as a result of grinding. However, people who suffer from severe Bruxism should opt for Botox treatment.
What is Tooth Grinding? Possible Problems to be Encountered
The underlying cause of the clenching problem should definitely be examined. After the teeth are first protected, the main source of the problem should be identified. In this way, a permanent solution can be provided. Where night guard use does not provide a solution, radiological imaging tests may be requested. In this way, the underlying cause of the problem can be completely eliminated by applying the most appropriate dental treatment to the patients.
Post-Treatment Process of Tooth Clenching
Patients do not feel pain during or after tooth clenching treatment. There is no sensitivity process after treatment. Full recovery takes an average of 6-8 weeks. It is necessary to go for a dental check-up every 6 months.
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