A Simple Guide To Bruxism (Teeth Grinding), Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Disorders (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions)
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Chapter 1Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)What is Bruxism (teeth grinding)?Recently I have an elderly woman who complained of teeth grinding in addition to mouth ulcers.She complained of pain in the teeth and jaw muscles.Bruxism occurs when you clench (tightly hold your top and bottom teeth together) or grind (slide your teeth back and forth over each other) the teeth.Bruxism can be subdivided into:1. Awake Bruxism when you are awake2. Sleep Bruxism when you are asleepWhat are the causes of Bruxism?CausesThere are patients who clench and grind their teeth without being aware of it.This clenching and grinding of teeth happen at both the day time and night time although sleep-related bruxism is often a more serious problem because it is harder to treat.The cause of bruxism is not completely agreed upon..The causes of Bruxism are complex issues.1. Stress can be a risk factor in many people.Many people may not realize that they are clenching their teeth.Pain in bruxism and other problems will have factors that vary from person to person.They may include: 1. Stress 2. Alcohol intake 3. Tobacco4. Misaligned teeth5. Drugs6. Oral habits 7. Sleeping habits What are the symptoms of Bruxism?SymptomsPressure is exerted on the muscles, tissues, and structures around the jaw when the teeth are clenched.Temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ) may occur from clenching of the teeth and jaws.Grinding can also wear down the teeth.The grinding sound can be noisy enough at night to disturb the sleep of the partners.Symptoms of bruxism include:1. Anxiety, stress, and tension2. Depression3. Earache (due in part because the structures of the temporomandibular joint are very near to the external ear canal, and if there is pain at a site other than its source this pain is called referred pain)4. Eating disorders5. Headache6. Muscle tenderness, especially in the morning7. Hot, cold, or sweet sensitivity in the teeth8. Insomnia9. Sore or painful jaw 10. Premature wearing down of teeth11. Fracture of teethHow is Bruxism diagnosed?Diagnosis:An examination can rule out other disorders that may cause similar jaw pain or ear pain, including:1. Dental disorders2. Ear disorders, such as ear infections3. Problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 4. You may have a history of a high stress level and tension.What are the complications of Bruxism?Complications1. Depression 2. Eating disorders 3. Insomnia 4. Increased dental or TMJ problems 5. Fractured teeth 6. Receding gums 7. Nightly grinding can awaken roommates or sleeping partners.8. Sensitivity of lower back teeth to acidWhat is the treatment of Bruxism?TreatmentThe goals of treatment are to:1. Reduce clenching as much as possible.2. Prevent permanent damage to the teeth3. Reduce painFinally, there have been many methods of treatment to assist people unlearn their clenching behaviors.These methods in daytime clenching have more success than night clenching.Relaxation and modification of awake behavior will be sufficient to reduce day time and night time bruxism.TABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Teeth GrindingChapter 2 CausesChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 GingivitisChapter 8 Dental Caries
