Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, usually occurs during sleep and unconsciously. Bruxism, which negatively affects sleep quality, is seen in approximately 20 percent of the total population. It can be easily treated with the support of a specialist physician.
What Causes Teeth Grinding?
Teeth grinding is usually caused by teeth or neurological causes. In addition, conditions such as personality structure, drugs, genetic factors, psychological problems or stress and sleep disorders are also important. It is possible to list the main causes of teeth grinding as follows:
- Wrong chewing habits,
- Missing teeth or disorders that occur in the form of closing of the teeth,
- Excessive stress, tension or anxiety problems
- Antidepressant drugs,
- Unbalanced diet and sedentary lifestyle,
- Prosthesis or fillings made low or higher than they should be.
What are the Symptoms of Teeth Grinding?
The problem of teeth grinding is often noticed by people who wake up together.
- Erosion of tooth enamel or increased sensitivity in teeth,
- Teeth grinding or clenching in the jaw loud enough to wake the person sleeping with,
- Tightness of the jaw muscles and jaw pain,
- Mild headache that starts at the temples,
- Chipped, broken, flattened or loose teeth.
Treatment Summary
These contents are for informational purposes only. For detailed information, you can contact us via WhatsApp.
Recent Comments