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The inappropriate tendency to constantly clench
or grind the teeth is typically a result of poor
stress management. In fact, bruxers are often
those personality types who react to stress with
anger, pain, frustration, or aggressively and
competitively. In other cases, bruxism is a
conscious attempt to force the upper and lower
teeth to touch at all times. What’s more, people
with bruxism often have other 'biting' habits as
well: such as biting fingernails, pencils, lips,
or the insides of their cheeks. In any case,
it’s a harmful habit that wears down biting
surfaces, misaligns the bite, and can lead to
serious dental problems.
Sensitivity & Symptoms
Because bruxers are often entirely unaware of
their habit, We will generally do an automatic
check for such a problem. Typically, he’ll look
for the following warning signs indicating that
you need help with bruxism: unexplained
sensitivity in teeth and gums, jaw pain,
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, popping and
clicking jaws, tense muscles, headaches,
excessive wear or flatness on teeth, worn
enamel, partially exposed and sensitive tooth
interior (dentin), and/or tongue indentations.
In severe cases, frequent clenching and grinding
may cause the entire jaw to move out of balance.
Conscious Rest & Protection from Stress
The good news is that once a person becomes
aware of the problem, they can often break the
habit of bruxism and prevent further damage. We
may recommend behavior therapy, where the
patient learns to consciously rest the tongue,
teeth and lips in a healthy position: tongue
upward, teeth apart, lips closed. For patients
who require extra protection and reinforcement,
We can take an impression and create a
custom-fit bite-absorbing plastic appliance for
day and/or night use.
Please call Smile Plus Cosmetic Dentistry to
make appointment or if have any questions and
needs more details on Night Guard and how it can
help you. |
