Dealing With Bruxism

By Jennifer Catigan


Have you experienced teeth grinding during your sleep? Or are you aware of the fact that you are grinding your teeth while you are fast asleep? These days there are plenty of people who suffer from temporo mandibular joint disorder due to this habit. Teeth grinding is sometimes called bruxism as it is medically called by a lot of dentists.

Bruxism is an extremely common sleeping problem that's indicated by teeth grinding and jaw clenching. This type of sleep disorder will turn out to be really distressing if it has already damaged the temporo mandibular joint.

I have got a co-worker that often complains that her husband is suffering from bruxism. Since this kind of sleep problem has already been present, now her husband suffers from TMJ disorder and now seeks a prompt medicinal treatment. Bruxism is a sleeping problem that is tough to get rid of, seeing as there are times the person is now aware that he's grinding his teeth and clenching his jaws.

Persons who suffer from temporo mandibular joint disorder of TMJ disorder, is characterized by swelling and tenderness of the temporo mandibular joint. Those that suffer from this, pain is the most common symptom that is being felt. To alleviate pain due to this sort of disorder, most dentists would suggest the taking of pain killers. Similarly, one must apply a cold compress on the area where pain is present. Massaging the TMJ will also help in alleviating pain.

Moreover, a lot of dentist would also suggest that the person that experiences bruxism must also apply NTI devices or mouth guards. With the application of these devices, teeth grinding and jaw clenching is significantly decreased. Because of this, TMJ symptoms are greatly lessened or even stopped. Similarly, the NTI device and the mouth guards are said to be particularly effective and safe to use.




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