Bruxism Treatments...
If you've found this webpage, then you are looking for bruxism treatments. The picture to the left is just one of the treatments that are available to the sufferers of bruxism. The other treatments include a variety of bruxism exercises and surgery. The question is: Do They work?
Bruxism affects more than a million people worldwide. Some in the medical community have labeled it a disease. I don't know about that, but I would definitely call it a condition. A condition that can be cured with the right treatment. But before we go into the curing phase let's try to establish the cause and the symptoms of bruxism.
Bruxism affects more than a million people worldwide. Some in the medical community have labeled it a disease. I don't know about that, but I would definitely call it a condition. A condition that can be cured with the right treatment. But before we go into the curing phase let's try to establish the cause and the symptoms of bruxism.
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Bruxism Causes...
Some of the causes of bruxism include:
Stress
Stress is the number one cause of many ailments and conditions that we have in this fast paced world. Most medical professionals agree that stress also plays a big part in bruxism. The stress that you encounter during the day will manifest itself at night in your sleep through bruxism.
Medication
Certain medication can also cause bruxism. Especially antidepressants used for depression, personality or anxiety disorders. These medications are called SSRI's, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Misalignment of the lower jaw
This condition is also referred to as TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. When this particular joint is out of alignment, then bruxism is the body's natural way of correcting the problem. Because when this joint is out of alignment, and the person goes to sleep, their airway is obstructed. This also leads to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, TMJ and bruxism are all related.This misalignment is one of the leading causes of bruxism in children. When children grind their teeth, this is most likely the cause. And depending on the age of the child, it can be corrected with surgery.
Stress
Stress is the number one cause of many ailments and conditions that we have in this fast paced world. Most medical professionals agree that stress also plays a big part in bruxism. The stress that you encounter during the day will manifest itself at night in your sleep through bruxism.
Medication
Certain medication can also cause bruxism. Especially antidepressants used for depression, personality or anxiety disorders. These medications are called SSRI's, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Misalignment of the lower jaw
This condition is also referred to as TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. When this particular joint is out of alignment, then bruxism is the body's natural way of correcting the problem. Because when this joint is out of alignment, and the person goes to sleep, their airway is obstructed. This also leads to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, TMJ and bruxism are all related.This misalignment is one of the leading causes of bruxism in children. When children grind their teeth, this is most likely the cause. And depending on the age of the child, it can be corrected with surgery.
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Bruxism Symptoms...
Some of the symptoms of bruxism include:Headaches
The bruxism sufferer will have unexplained headaches, especially in the morning.
Sore jaw muscles
They will also have these sore jaw muscles in the morning. A direct result of teeth grinding all night.The problem with bruxism is that the bruxer sometimes doesn't know that he/she has it. The main one suffering at night is the person that he/she share their bed with.
Chronic facial pain
This will also be a direct result of grinding their teeth ALL night!
Receding gums
See the picture to the right!
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Bruxism Treatments...
As with all treatment options, you should at first consult your physician. That being said, some of the treatments for bruxism include the following:
Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation therapy can be used if your doctor determines that your bruxism is stress related. There are a number of things that you can do to relieve your stress. Things like, regular exercise and cutting back on the coffee and the alcohol.
Mouthguards
Most dentists will prescribe a mouthguard for you if they suspect that you have bruxism. Depending on the severity of your particular bruxism, these mouthguards might work. But the basic premise is temporary. Instead of grinding your teeth, you are now chewing the mouthguards.
Surgery
As I mentioned above, if your bruxism is causing you an extreme health risk, then your doctor will recommend surgery. TMJ, sleep apnea, amd bruxism are all related, and it is very dangerous to have all three at the same time.
Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation therapy can be used if your doctor determines that your bruxism is stress related. There are a number of things that you can do to relieve your stress. Things like, regular exercise and cutting back on the coffee and the alcohol.
Mouthguards
Most dentists will prescribe a mouthguard for you if they suspect that you have bruxism. Depending on the severity of your particular bruxism, these mouthguards might work. But the basic premise is temporary. Instead of grinding your teeth, you are now chewing the mouthguards.
Surgery
As I mentioned above, if your bruxism is causing you an extreme health risk, then your doctor will recommend surgery. TMJ, sleep apnea, amd bruxism are all related, and it is very dangerous to have all three at the same time.
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