Bruxism
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind your teeth hard against each other (grinding your teeth). If you have this symptom, you involuntarily make similar movements during the day or night (sleep bruxism).
Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder. People who grind their teeth at night also often have other sleep disorders, such as snoring and pauses in breathing (sleep apnea).
Mild bruxism does not require treatment, but in some people the symptom is so frequent and severe that it causes jaw damage, headaches, tooth damage and other problems.
If you have sleep bruxism and don't realize it, it's important to look out for other signs and symptoms to avoid oral injuries.
Doctors don't know exactly what causes bruxism Possible physical or psychological causes are:
- Emotions such as anxiety, stress, anger
- Aggressive, aggressive, hyperactive personality
- Misalignment of the upper and lower jaw (malocclusion)
- Other sleep problems, sleep apnea
- Eruption of teeth or ears
Signs and symptoms of bruxism include:
- teeth grinding, grinding, which may wake up the person next to you
- teeth flattening, cracking, grinding
- wearing enamel on the teeth, causing its inner layers to show
- increased tooth sensitivity
