What is Bruxism and what causes it?
Bruxism, commonly known as tooth grinding or clenching, is a condition often unnoticed but can have significant impacts on your oral health. It’s a phenomenon where you unconsciously grind or clench your teeth, potentially leading to a range of dental issues. This condition can occur both during wakefulness and sleep, with nighttime bruxism being more prevalent and often harder to detect.
Why it Happens
The exact causes of bruxism can be as varied as its effects. While stress and anxiety are frequently linked to this condition, other factors such as misaligned teeth, abnormal bites, or lifestyle habits like excessive caffeine intake and alcohol consumption also play significant roles. Moreover, bruxism can be a symptom of deeper underlying health issues, including certain sleep disorders.
Spotting the Signs
Understanding the signs of bruxism is crucial for timely intervention. Common indicators include:
- Jaw soreness or pain, especially in the mornings
- Unexplained tooth sensitivity or damage
- Headaches originating around the temples
- Audible grinding sounds at night, often noticed by a partner
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Treatment for Bruxism
We specialise in pioneering, personalised treatments for bruxism. Our approach includes:
- Custom-fitted bite guards to shield your teeth from grinding damage
- Targeted dental adjustments to restore bite harmony, alleviating the pressures that contribute to bruxism.
- Understanding that some cases are driven by involuntary neurological patterns, we focus on minimising impact, protecting teeth and jaw joints even when stopping the habit isn’t feasible.
Our commitment is to offer comprehensive care that not only manages the symptoms of bruxism but also enhances your overall oral health and comfort.
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a prevalent condition that affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, leading to symptoms such as headaches, jaw pain, and difficulty in fully opening the mouth. Even celebrities are not immune to this ailment.
For instance, broadcaster Zoe Ball recently disclosed her struggle with TMD, mentioning that it causes her to wake up with “awful headaches” due to jaw clenching. Her openness highlights that TMD can impact anyone, regardless of their public status, and underscores the importance of seeking appropriate treatment for relief.
For the full story, please click here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wr95njpzpo
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Dr Roger-James Scholes
Roger-James represents the 3rd generation of dentists at Market House and continues the work of his father’s 40 years of care.
Roger graduated from King’s College, London and has been working in general dentistry for over 20 years. One of his greatest pleasures is restoring mouths which have run into difficulty over the years and seeing the transformation in patient confidence, health and vibrancy. Having been mentored by previous skilled and caring dentists at the practice and consultant specialists, he spends much of his time carrying out complex restorative cases. Arriving at creative solutions with the patient to optimise their oral health for their lifestyle and stage of life.
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