bruxism (teeth grinding)
DESCRIPTION
Bruxism is clinching or grinding your teeth. Causes of Bruxism:StressNatural response due to misalignment of teethAfter effect of certain medicines used for treating depressionSome neuron-muscular diseaseSigns of Bruxism:Tightening of jaw muscles.Grinding sound at night while sleeping.Dull morning headache.Tightening or pain of jaw muscles during the morning .Pain of jaw joints.TRANSCRIPT
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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
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Bruxism is clinching or grinding your teeth.
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Causes of Bruxism:
Stress
Natural response due to misalignment of teeth
After effect of certain medicines used for treating depression
Some neuron-muscular disease
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Tightening of jaw muscles.
Signs of Bruxism:
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Grinding sound at night while sleeping.
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Dull morning headache.
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Tightening or pain of jaw muscles during the morning
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Pain of jaw joints.
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Diagnosis
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Expected Duration
Children may brux between the ages 3 to 10. More of half of them will stop it of their own by the age of 13. In teenager and adults, how long the bruxism last depends on the cause.
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Cutting down on certain stimulants like caffeine and
tobacco
Prevention by
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In bruxism related to stress, the professional counseling
may help.
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Wear the night bite plate as advised by dentist
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Hot compresses on facial muscles may help to relieve some of the muscle pain and tightness that Bruxism cause.
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