TEETH GRINDING TREATMENT LONDON
Tightening or grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, usually happens unconsciously while you’re sleeping, though it can also happen during the day. It affects up to 15% of children and 10% of adults, making it a fairly common condition.
TEETH GRINDING- SYMPTOMS
- Teeth clenching or grinding that is frequently loud enough to wake your partner.
- Teeth that are chipped, broken, worn down, or flattened.
- Heightened sensitivity of the teeth
- Pain or soreness in the jaw, neck, or face
- jaw muscles that are strained or worn out
- Dull headache with a temple origin
- Chewing injury to the inside of your cheek
- Marks left on your tongue
- Sleep disturbance
Chronic bruxism can cause severe dental damage, including loose or cracked teeth, increased tooth sensitivity, and the deterioration of tooth enamel if left untreated. It may also result in pain in the muscles and joints of your jaw, and it may even alter the way your face looks.
TEETH GRINDING- CAUSES
You will be asked questions regarding your daily schedule, general dental health, medications, and sleeping patterns if your dentist believes you have.
To identify the cause of your bruxism, the dentist will look for the following. obvious dental anomalies, like chipped or missing teeth
soreness in the jaw muscles
Additional harm discovered by dental x-rays to the teeth, underlying bone, and interiors of the teeth
TEETH GRINDING- TREATMENTS
- Dental strategies: These could involve keeping teeth apart with mouth guards and splints to prevent damage from clenching and grinding. In severe cases, dental correction techniques may also be employed.
- Behaviour Therapy: Methods such as biofeedback can assist you in managing your musculature. Exercises used in physical therapy can also be beneficial.
- Medication: Botox injections, muscle relaxants, and medication are occasionally prescribed to treat pain or inflammation.
- Stress and Anxiety Management: Your dentist may suggest professional therapy or relaxation-promoting techniques like yoga, meditation, or exercise if stress is the reason, you grind your teeth.
Mouthguards and Splints
To avoid the effects of grinding and clenching the teeth while you sleep, use mouthguards and splints to space your teeth apart. Placed over the upper or lower teeth, the mouthguard and splint are composed of hard acrylic or inexpensive materials.
Dental Adjustments
You might need to use a crown or reshape the chewing surface of your teeth if the clenching and grinding are so severe that they cause sensitivity in your teeth or interfere with your ability to chew properly.
In addition to dental intervention, biofeedback, behavioural modifications, and anxiety or stress management therapy may be necessary to address bruxism.
Generally speaking, the severity and underlying cause of your bruxism will determine how you are treated. At Dental Clinic Chelsea, our dentists are skilled in treating bruxism-related injuries and offering the appropriate intervention. Contact us at 020 7193 9291 to schedule a consultation with our skilled dentist.
