Bruxism is clenching the teeth, grinding and clenching the jaw during sleep. This is an abnormal situation and creates a very disturbing sound. Teeth grinding during sleep becomes so loud that the person cannot make the same sound while awake. Stress, a disease of our age, is thought to be the most important cause of teeth grinding. The intensity and frequency of teeth grinding can reach levels that damage our teeth. The enamel of teeth that constantly rub against each other is damaged and the length of the teeth becomes shorter. Cystic formations occur in the roots due to pressure. The ligaments connecting the tooth to the jawbone become loose and therefore the teeth begin to shake. Gum tissues are also damaged. They bleed when touched and gradually become darker in color. Additionally, joint complaints occur due to the damage to the cartilage tissue in the jaw joint. One of the reasons for joint complaints is tooth lengths shortening due to friction. When the shortening of tooth length becomes evident, it also affects the patient's appearance. There are also people who only clench their teeth and do not grind them. In such people, there is no voice problem, but disorders on the teeth and dental tissues occur. Teeth grinding and clenching occurs not only at night, but also during the day, depending on stressful situations. If a person does it during the day, he definitely does it at night. The effects of bruxism are pain in the joints, chewing muscles, radiating to the head and neck, fatigue, difficulty swallowing, and pain or sensitivity in the teeth when you wake up in the morning. The solution is to eliminate stress or protect the teeth. To protect teeth; It is recommended to wear a personalized night plate made of silicone-based material in the mouth. It has been observed that thanks to this preservative, the complaints decrease and disappear completely.
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