Oral Information
Bruxism
Bruxism/ Teeth Grinding
What is Bruxism/Bruxomania?
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Bruxism is commonly known as the process of the grinding or gnashing of teeth during sleep.
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Bruxomania is a nervous disorder, which is carried out by the action of grinding teeth.
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It is common that both Child and adults suffer from this disorder
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People must be made aware the action of grinding teeth is something that must be carefully looked at, as it in time creates major enable and strength problems to the dentition.
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It’s not uncommon for those that suffer from Bruxomania to also bit their fingernails and the inner side of their cheeks.
How do I know I have Bruxism?
If you’re consciously aware that you’re a teeth grinder, and at times find yourself in tremendous pain and strain in the mouth and on the face. Then it can be suggested that you’re sufferer of Bruxomania.
Most people are totally unaware that they suffer from this disorder and carry on living and sleeping with it, not noticing the damage it is actually cause the teeth and its enable.
The action of bitting of the fingernails, chewing on the inner side of your cheek and grinding your teeth is something that goes unnoticed, therefore no one ever noticed they have the disorder.
Aren’t my teeth meant to be straight and flat?
People have this misconception that teeth are naturally meant to be straight and flat. However, this is far from the truth.
Everybody has his or her own individual shape, shade, dimension and characterisation.
Teeth naturally are curved, and as time passes, they become more and more flat, at times, due to grinding of the teeth.
What problems might I possess later in life if I ground my teeth as a Child?
It is not an uncommon thing for children to grind their teeth whilst sleeping, nor is it a serious problem. If you have found your child grinding their teeth on a continual base, then it can be assumed that the child may experience some problems later down the track in life.
Some problems that maybe be faced are:
- Malocclusion
- TMJ Disorder
- Damaged teeth which most likely will need removing
- Several trips to a dentist and or a Orthodontist
I’m an adult, and suffer from Bruxism. How did I get it?
Many adults tend to carry the action of grinding teeth from their childhood.
Adults that still grind their teeth during the sleep can be caused by a few factors. Some of which are:
- Lifestyle
- Work
- Stress
- Pain/Hurt
- Anger
- Annoyance
- Frustration
- Malocclusion
- TMJ Disorder
Can Bruxism be cured?
Yes, Bruxism can be cured.
If a patients has found that the constant grinding of teeth is interrupting their every day life, then it’s about time they act fast and take the correct steps to ensure a more pleasing, stress free and pain free days. The simple act of visiting your practitioner for a check up will help greatly. Your mouth will be carefully assessed, which will ultimately gift you with the knowledge of how things are going and what precautions need to be taken.
Your practitioner will suggest that you purchase a retainer or mouth/night guard that will be specifically hand crafted for your mouth and teeth. The guard will be made out of a special plastic, which will assure you comfort and total dentition protection.
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