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Cause of Bruxism
It can be caused by :
- it would be the expression of anxiety, difficulties in life or even frustrations. “We cringe when we can not bite what you want to bite”
- Disorder of dental occlusion: in fact it is often more a result of bruxism, with abrasion (wear) of teeth, a cause.
- antidepressants such as venlafaxine and selective inhibitors of serotonin reuptake
- Drugs such as ecstasy.
The importance of the grating increases with the stress experienced during the day and a positive correlation between bruxism and anxiety, hostility or hyperactivity has been demonstrated among students, including exams approach . In addition the bruxomanes be more introverted, supporting less frustration.
Types of Bruxism
Description Two types of bruxism are:
- Bruxism focus is simply very tight teeth, without moving. This type of movement can sometimes cause muscle pain in the jaw, like aches, on waking.
- The eccentric bruxism is it more embarrassing, both for the person sleeping beside you, and for the health of your teeth: this gnashing of teeth with displacement of the jaw, as if the person chewing in a vacuum.
Bruxism may be diurnal and aware, but also and above all, nightlife and unconscious. It is common and physiology during childhood, where his role is the wear of teeth. It is problematic in adults.
Tips – Treating Teeth
If you are not taking the necessary precautions and ignore your teeth, they can get a disease that can become serious problems if you treat them with care.
Here are some tips for keeping your teeth healthy: Tips and advice for treating teeth
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to remove plaque.
• Use dental floss every day to remove plaque from teeth and gums, so you just keep going into tartar.
• Be careful with the consumption of starches and sugars as appetizers, but since acids attack the tooth enamel of your plate.
• Go to your dentist regularly for check up and examination of your professional.
Bruxism Causes
Presumably some of the causes, stress is the most common but also can be caused by a normal bite, chewing gum and a lot of crooked teeth.
Solutions
There is no single solution. The most common is to go to the dentist to make an accurate measurement mouthpiece to the patient. This is to prevent damage to the teeth and helps to eliminate the habit in many cases. Doctors also recommend to stop chewing gum and other foods that require much chewing.
If there is pain caused by teeth grinding can be used hot compresses (without burning) or pain pills.
If the cause is stress you should try to reduce this level. You can exercise, practice yoga, meditation or similar.
According to naturopaths poor diet can cause inflammation and contribute to teeth grinding. It is believed that bruxism is a state of mind-body and we should work on both.