{"id":8715,"date":"2022-01-12T02:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T02:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doc.com.tr\/tedaviler\/dis-sikma-bruksizm\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:23:26","slug":"dis-sikma-bruksizm","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/doc.com.tr\/en\/services\/dis-sikma-bruksizm\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding \u2013 Bruxism"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8715\" class=\"elementor elementor-8715 elementor-2989\" data-elementor-post-type=\"services\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6334250 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6334250\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b16534\" data-id=\"9b16534\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6477e15 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6477e15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc6c69b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc6c69b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the treatment for bruxism?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-203a6aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"203a6aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-933a396 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"933a396\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bruxism is a condition in which people involuntarily clench or grind their teeth, usually whilst asleep at night or whilst awake during the day. This action causes the muscles that close the jaw to contract violently on both sides at the same time. The treatment of bruxism comprises a comprehensive and preventive approach aimed at controlling these involuntary contractions, halting damage to the teeth, preventing damage to the temporomandibular joint, and improving the patient\u2019s quality of life.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0d4f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f0d4f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92a9fa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92a9fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is it suitable for?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab41a00 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab41a00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c7703c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c7703c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">It is suitable for people of all ages who experience the following symptoms or have the following triggering factors:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\">Those who experience severe pain in the jaw, temples and head when they wake up in the morning,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\">Those experiencing abnormal wear on their teeth, sensitivity, or cracks in their existing fillings or dentures,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\">People with enlargement (hypertrophy) of the masticatory muscles due to overuse and those with temporomandibular joint disorders,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\">People with missing teeth, malocclusion, overgrown teeth or faulty dental restorations,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\">People who grind their teeth due to anxiety, severe stress, sleep disorders or neurological conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4103c4a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4103c4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc4bece elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc4bece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does the Treatment Process Work?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee731b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cee731b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d07f0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d07f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Depending on the cause of bruxism, a specialist doctor will apply the most appropriate methods, either on their own or in combination:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Examination and Diagnosis: A detailed examination is carried out to determine the extent of tooth wear, muscle hypertrophy and any existing malocclusions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Protective Mouthguard Applications: Transparent \u2018night guards\u2019 or \u2018occlusal splints\u2019 are custom-made using the patient\u2019s dental impressions for use whilst sleeping. These devices protect the teeth from grinding against one another. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Botox Treatment: Botox injections into the chewing muscles reduce the strength of excessive muscle contractions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\">Dental and Prosthetic Corrections: An ideal bite is achieved by replacing missing teeth, correcting poorly fitted restorations and replacing ill-fitting dentures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\">Supportive Treatments: Medication under medical supervision, stress therapy if the condition is psychologically based, or surgical interventions in cases of very advanced joint damage may be incorporated into the treatment plan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-018f932 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"018f932\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8a4fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d8a4fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Points to Bear in Mind Before Treatment<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f930f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21f930f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-356caa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"356caa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">Habits such as excessive smoking and alcohol consumption, which can directly trigger teeth grinding, should be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">Habits such as excessive smoking and alcohol consumption, which can directly trigger teeth grinding, should be reviewed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\">Awareness should be raised regarding stress and anxiety management, and relaxation exercises should be incorporated into daily life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599605a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"599605a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4738311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4738311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post-Treatment Precautions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f144ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f144ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dce043a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dce043a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">Night guards or occlusal splints prescribed by the physician should be used regularly for the recommended duration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">Maximum care should be taken in the daily cleaning and storage of the devices (night guard, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\">If you have had Botox injections, you should avoid massaging the treated area for the first few hours after the procedure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\">Habits that put extra strain on the jaw joint, such as chewing gum, eating hard foods, or biting on pens, should be strictly avoided.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc187e4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc187e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2970b84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2970b84\" 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Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4340\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4340\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. Does teeth grinding (bruxism) only occur at night while sleeping? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4340\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b3774b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b3774b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4340\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3c8887 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3c8887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68554e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68554e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. While bruxism most commonly occurs during sleep at night, patients may also involuntarily grind their teeth during the day in situations requiring intense stress, concentration, anxiety, or physical exertion. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4341\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4341\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. What is the purpose of Botox application in the treatment of bruxism? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4341\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b89602 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b89602\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4341\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-766cd79 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"766cd79\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be1873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2be1873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Botox injected into the chewing muscles weakens the excessive contraction function of the affected muscle, significantly reducing the severity of teeth grinding. It also alleviates headaches and jaw pain caused by teeth grinding. Its effect is temporary (usually 4-6 months) and can be repeated if needed.  <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4342\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4342\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. Can a poorly done filling or missing teeth lead to teeth grinding? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4342\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c6300d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4c6300d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4342\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b27ad0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b27ad0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef3ce9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef3ce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. High fillings that disrupt the occlusion of the teeth, missing teeth, or faulty restorations are among the important anatomical causes that directly trigger bruxism by disrupting the balance of the temporomandibular joint. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4343\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4343\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. What problems can teeth grinding cause if left untreated? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4343\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20712bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20712bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4343\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9e604 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a9e604\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b10c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26b10c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Untreated bruxism leads to permanent wear on the chewing surfaces of the teeth, sensitivity to hot and cold, and fractures in teeth and porcelain restorations. 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