Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a very common condition. It is mostly caused by jaw clenching and teeth grinding caused by forced jaw movements that occur during sleep. It is generally found that individuals with this condition are unaware that they are grinding or clenching their teeth. The person repeats this action involuntarily.
The problem of teeth grinding is not a situation that occurs only in adults. Children, at least as much as adults, clench or grind their teeth during sleep, except during waking hours. The most common period in which children clench their teeth do this is during infancy, when their teeth emerge. As this period passes, children tend to stop clenching their teeth.
Both Physical and Psychological Factors
Tooth clenching (Bruxism) is the closing situation between the teeth. It may also occur due to malocclusion. However, this does not indicate a common disorder. Teeth clenching occurs mostly due to psychological factors.
People may become more overwhelmed and experience difficulties from time to time due to the problems they experience throughout their lives. Family problems, bilateral relations, problems in business life, problems with children and more cause intense stress in people. With seasonal transitions, individuals are more affected by their current problems. Especially when problems are internalized, such problems can manifest themselves physically. Bruxism is a result, just like stomach ache, headache, and negative changes that occur in the body.
The probability of bruxism occurring in angry and sensitive people is quite high. As a result of a stressful life that cannot be resolved, individuals may experience the problem of teeth clenching and grinding during sleep. Often people don't realize they're doing this. It occurs when people around them notice it or when they experience severe tooth and jaw pain. If teeth clenching is not prevented, teeth and jaw structure may be seriously damaged.
Is it possible to treat teeth clenching (bruxism)?
tooth clenching (bruxism) a treatable disorder It is lik. The aim of the treatment is to prevent permanent damage to the teeth and jaw and to completely prevent severe pain. First of all, it is necessary to get rid of the stress situation that has a significant impact on the formation of bruxism. Secondly, the teeth and jaw structure must be protected with the intervention of a dentist.
Silicone hard plaques, which vary from patient to patient, are used to protect the teeth. Although they are applied by the dentist, they are placed to prevent the teeth from touching each other during sleep and are considered "night guards" that can be used by adding them between the teeth in the lower and upper jaw.
How is botox applied for teeth grinding?
Small doses of botulinum toxin are applied directly to the masseter muscle (jaw). By injecting the large muscle that moves the muscle, the muscle is weakened to the extent necessary to stop the involuntary grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. Damage to the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) and causing headaches is reduced or eliminated. Voluntary movements such as chewing and facial expressions are completely unaffected by the botox injection.
Botulinum toxin used to treat bruxism typically lasts three to four months. At the end of this period, botox injection must be repeated by experts.
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