Bruxism
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- Biofeedback: Biofeedback can help individuals become aware of and control bruxism.
- Headaches: Bruxism can cause tension headaches or migraines.
- Stress Management: Stress management techniques can help reduce bruxism.
- Nightguards: Nightguards are a common treatment for bruxism to protect teeth from grinding.
- Jaw Pain: Bruxism can lead to jaw pain or soreness.
- Stress: Stress is a common cause of bruxism.
- Tooth Wear: Chronic bruxism can cause excessive wear on the tooth enamel.
- Jaw Clenching: Bruxism also involves clenching or tightening of the jaw muscles.
- Teeth Grinding: Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding.
- Sleep Disorders: Sleep disorders like sleep apnea can increase the risk of bruxism.
- Botulinum Toxin Injections: Botulinum toxin injections can help relax the muscles involved in bruxism.
- Anxiety: Anxiety can contribute to bruxism.
- Muscle Relaxants: Muscle relaxants may be prescribed in severe cases of bruxism.
- Molar: Bruxism (teeth grinding) can wear down the enamel of molars over time.
- Molar: Grinding or clenching of molars is known as bruxism.
- Dental Adjustments: Dental adjustments or reshaping teeth may be necessary if bruxism causes excessive wear.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive behavioral therapy can help manage stress and anxiety that contribute to bruxism.
- Sleep Hygiene: Improving sleep hygiene can help reduce bruxism associated with sleep disorders.
- Tooth Sensitivity: Tooth wear from bruxism can cause tooth sensitivity.
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD): Bruxism can lead to or worsen temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
- Dental Splints: Dental splints or mouth guards can protect teeth from grinding during bruxism.