Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a movement made by unconsciously clenching the teeth during sleep. It produces a disturbing sound
. The person is not aware of this. It is usually noticed by family members. The patient usually complains of pain in the jaw joint and temples when he/she gets up in the morning. Some patients say that they feel like there is sand in their mouth when they get up in the morning. is tooth enamel. The squeezing force
Sometimes it is so strong that fractures may occur in the fillings and teeth.
Teeth grinding in children
Children grind their teeth both in the primary dentition period and in the mixed dentition period.
They grind. The important thing is whether this grinding is pathological or not. If you see such a situation in your child
you should consult a dentist. If there is pathological teeth grinding
preventive treatments should be done at a young age. Otherwise permanent damage to the teeth and jaw joint
may occur.
what are the causes of teeth grinding
we can collect the causes of teeth grinding under three main headings.
dental causes
these are called As can be understood, the reasons are related to teeth. Problems with the closing of the teeth
The main reason is. Fillings that are placed higher or lower than they should cause closing problems
and cause grinding.
systemic factors
These are grindings that occur as a result of a general health-related problem.
Grinding may occur as a result of malnutrition, intestinal parasites and disorders in the endocrine system.
If the intestines are full, the signals generated in the intestinal wall are transmitted to the brain and digestion
activity is initiated in the brain. Digestive enzymes begin to be secreted. Stomach acid and saliva flow increases. chewing
muscles are stimulated and grinding occurs.
In cases where there is postnasal discharge due to sinusitis, the digestive system is stimulated as if there is food in the mouth
and grinding occurs.
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Crushing occurs in children when their teeth are erupting. This is related to the child discovering his teeth.
He may like the sounds made.
Psychological factors
These are strong It is grinding due to daily stresses and personal difficulties.
What are the symptoms of teeth grinding?
*As we mentioned before, the most obvious symptom is pain. Especially in the morning hours, pain is observed in the jaw
joint, face, temples, neck and head. This pain is caused by excessive
strain of the chewing muscles.
*In severe cases of grinding. There is wear on the protrusions of the teeth, which we call tubercles, and the tooth surfaces have become flat.
*Sometimes the wear occurs so much that the patient's teeth become shorter and a vertical drop is observed. This causes a decrease in the distance between the tip of the nose and the tip of the chin, which we call the lower face
. This causes aesthetic problems such as folding of the lips,
cheeks collapsing inwards.
>*sensitivities may occur in teeth.
*fractures may occur in fillings and teeth.
*cysts may form on the root ends of teeth that are constantly exposed to excessive load.
*wear on teeth. and joint problems develop due to the decrease in vertical dimension. Clicking sounds are heard when opening and closing the mouth.
In later periods, restrictions in opening the mouth and jaw locking may be observed.
*Swaying and opening of the teeth may be observed.
>treatment of bruxism
In children, it is first determined whether teeth grinding is pathological or not. The frequency of teeth grinding and its
distribution during the day are determined. Simple solutions are made. If there is excessive wear on the teeth, it is treated.
If there are systemic diseases such as intestinal parasites and sinusitis, they are treated.
Night plate is used in adults. These are soft
materials that absorb the biting force and reduce it to the teeth. They both reduce the pressure on the teeth and prevent the pressure that will occur by keeping the lower jaw in the appropriate position.
Muscle relaxants can be used. Errors in tooth-related grinding /p>
If there are restorations (filling or prosthesis), these should be corrected. In cases of grinding due to excessive stress, psychological treatment may be required.
If left untreated, surgical treatment may be required in the future, especially in the jaw joint.
Problems may occur.
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