Tooth squeeze and grinding
During period of sleep, if someone unconsciously squeezes his/her teeth and grind it is called bruxism. Bruxism is a kind of unconscious act. The patients does not be aware of it. The patients may receive 6 times more pressure. If they squeeze and gnashes their teeth during sleep. This chronic act after certain times may result;
- Cosmetic problems depending to teeth abrasion
- Hypersensitivity to hot and cold depending on the disappearance of the enamel.
- Necrosis of teeth
- Cracks on the enamel
- Defects on the cole of the teeth
- Fractures of the fillings
- Problems of the gingival and luxation of the teeth
- Headaches
- Roughness and pain of the face muscles
- Ringing in the ears
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Restricted mouth opening
The treatment is for the elimination of the cause. But as it is impossible to determine the factors clearly, symptomatic treatment is performed. We build night guards for the patients. This device should be used during sleep. With the help of this device, chewing muscles can not squeeze the jaws and abrasion the teeth, problems of the TMJ are prevented.
