WHAT IS BRUXISM – TEETH CLEANING?
Bruxism is the act of involuntarily clenching or grinding one’s teeth during the day or night. It causes the muscles that close the jaw to contract bilaterally and simultaneously.
REASONS?
- Missing teeth, elongated teeth, faulty restorations, occlusal disorders,
- Psychological reasons such as anxiety and stress,
- Brain traumas and neurological disorders,
- Sleep disorders,
- Excessive smoking and alcohol use,
- Some medications used.
SYMPTOMS
- Abnormal tooth wear,
- Hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles,
- Fracture in dental restorations,
- Pain in the temples,
- Joint disorders.
TREATMENTS
- Night plate,
- Botox application,
- Occlusal splints,
- Replacing missing teeth,
- Stress therapy,
- Surgical approaches,
- Drug therapy,
- Correction of faulty restorations and renewal of prosthetics.