Bruxism, in other words, is a psychologically based problem related to clenching, stress. Although it occurs especially during the night, the person can clench their teeth while awake during the day. Patients are often unaware of this while clenching their teeth. As a result of tooth tightening, important problems occur especially in the mouth and in the head and neck region. Fractures and cracks in the teeth, gum recessions, tooth sensitivity, pain in the teeth and jaws, pain in the muscles that open and close the mouth, restriction of the mouth opening due to muscle spasm, headache, pain in the joints, and noise from the joints when opening and closing the mouth are very common results.
How is the treatment for sourness?
As a result of bruxism, symptomatic treatments are applied to the teeth and surrounding tissues. Damages that occur should be stopped or treated before it is too late to reach irreparable dimensions. In particular, permanent damage can occur in the joints. It is not enough to repair the damages of the areas affected by bruxism alone. Teething should be avoided in order not to encounter new problems or recurrent discomfort. Botox applications or night plates are preferred to the muscles that cause tightening in the treatment of bruxism. In some cases, these treatment alternatives can be applied together. After determining and applying the necessary treatments, the dentist can direct the patient to the specialist in order to get professional psychological help.
