Bruxism is a disorder in which you unconsciously grind and clench your teeth. This can happen during the day or during the night while you sleep. It is a disorder of which it is also possible to be unaware.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Abraded, chipped or cracked teeth
Facial pain
Dental sensitivity
Tension in facial or chewing muscles
Heachache
Tiredness upon waking
Mandibular dislocation or click in the temporomandibular joint
Mandibular locking
Wear and tear of tooth enamel
Lingual impressions
Lesions inside the cheek
What are the causes?
Excessive stress is often indicated as the cause, as is excessive nervousness, anger, pain, frustration and aggression.
But there is also evidence that it can be caused by an imbalance in neurotransmitters.
The influence of some drugs cannot be excluded, especially antidepressants such as fluoxetine and paroxetine.
What is the treatment?
Relaxation of the affected muscles
Behavioral changes such as correcting lingual posture, swallowing and oral attitudes
Using a splint to absorb the force of the bite
Biofeedback measures the amount of muscle activity in the mouth and jaw
Your osteopath can carry out an initial evaluation of the cranial tension state and identify the most suitable solution, figure or path for your disorder
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