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What is bruxism?

Bruxism is defined as excessive grinding of teeth or clenching of the jaw. Bruxism can affect individuals of any age from children to elderly depending upon the cause. Children grind their teeth mainly during sleep as compared to waking hours. Males and females both are affected by bruxism.

Bruxism are of two types:

There are two main types of bruxism

-One that occurs during sleep and is known as sleep bruxism.

-Second, that occurs during wakefulness is known as awake bruxism.

Is teeth grinding harmful?

Grinding can lead to wear down your teeth. Clenching of the teeth usually puts pressure on the muscles, tissues and other structures around the jaw. The symptoms can cause temporomandibular joint problems.

What are the symptoms of bruxism?

Symptoms included are as follows: –

-Painful or sore jaw

-Headache

-Insomnia

-over sensitivity of teeth.

-Eating disorders

-Anxiety, stress, and tension

-Depression

-Earache

What causes sleep bruxism?

Sleep bruxism, also known as nocturnal tooth grinding during sleep. Although the cause of bruxism is unknown, but it may occur due to anxiety, stress, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking, caffeine, sleep apnea, snoring and fatigue.

Can bruxism be cured?

Bruxism has no particular cure. But medicine helps in reduce symptoms and improve sleep quality for people experiencing bruxism.

Any investigation for bruxism?

Examination of the patient will be done to rule out other disorders that may cause similar pains.

-Ear disorders such as ear infections

-Dental disorders

-Problems with temporomandibular joint

How changing life style helps in reducing the grinding of teeth?

-Avoid eating nuts, candies etc. like hard food items.

-Drink plenty of water every day.

-Get plenty of sleep

-Massage the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and face.

-Try to reduce your daily stress.

Risk factors which may leads to bruxism?

-Insomnia.

-Increased dental or TMJ problems.

-Eating disorders

-Depression

Is bruxism dangerous?

Bruxism is not a dangerous disorder but it may cause permanent damage to the teeth and uncomfortable jaw pain, headaches, or ear pain.

What is the homeopathic treatment of bruxism?

-belladona

-hyoscyamus niger

-podophyllum

-kali bromatum

For more information, you can visit WebMD and eMedicine.