What Is Bruxism?
Medically referred to as “bruxism,” “involuntary teeth clenching” usually causes tooth wear. Especially during the difficult pandemic period recently, with the increase in anxiety and depression, tooth and jaw joint complaints related to bruxism have increased and become more widespread.
For the treatment of bruxism, it is very important that the dentist can make the diagnosis by asking the right questions. Treating only the teeth and relieving the resulting sensitivity is not enough on its own. With today’s current treatment approaches, it is treated with night guards, mechanotherapy, and botox applications, which prevent excessive tooth contact and reduce masseter muscle contractions; patient comfort is significantly increased.
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The Negative Effects Caused by Bruxism…
There are two main reasons for the teeth clenching habit. The first is stress, and the second is malocclusion. As a result of the teeth clenching habit; wear and sensitivity occur in the teeth. In addition, cracks, fractures, and shifting may be seen in the teeth. White lines form on the inner surface of the cheek, and tooth marks appear around the tongue. Pain occurs in the head, neck, and facial muscles. Lower facial height decreases, the chin tip and nose tip come closer together, and an older appearance emerges. The lower jaw gradually shifts forward over time, and a concave profile appears. The face looks angular and square.
10 Methods Used in the Treatment of Bruxism 1) Night guard 2) Replacement of improperly made dental fillings and crowns 3) Botox treatment 4) Herbal treatment method for teeth grinding 5) Stress therapy 6) Surgical operation 7) Muscle relaxant medication 8) Electroshock treatment method 9) Prosthetic applications to replace missing teeth 10) Measures to promote comfortable sleep Herbal treatment method for teeth grinding (Bruxism Treatment) Herbal solutions were developed through herbal research related to the teeth grinding problem. Many people try to cope with the teeth grinding problem. More often, teeth grinding may occur during sleep at night, especially after a tiring or stressful day. In short, stress lies at the root of the teeth grinding problem.
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