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Glossary: Bruxism
 

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Definition of Bruxism
Prolonged, unintentional grinding and clenching of the teeth, usually occurring during sleep. 'Bruxers' are often unaware that they have developed this habit. Symptoms include abraded/chipped teeth (in extreme cases, waking up with tooth chips in the mouth); facial pain; oversensitive teeth; tense facial and jaw muscles; headaches; dislocation of the jaw; damage to the tooth enamel, exposing the inside of the tooth; a popping or clicking in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); tongue indentations; damage to the inside of the cheek.


 
Topics Related to Bruxism
Allergic Rhinitis / Hay FeverRelationship to Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth)
"Allergy may play a role in bruxism..."

Asthma

Relationship to Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth)
"Allergy may play a role in bruxism..."

Biofeedback

As A Treatment
"...Biofeedback may also be useful for the following health problems ... bruxism (clenching / grinding teeth)..."

Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth)

The Condition
"Incidence; Risk Factors: Being more common in children than in adults, bruxism has been estimated to occur in 5% to 20% of the 3-17 year old age group..."


Relationship to Magnesium Requirement
"According to Ploceniak, prolonged magnesium administration nearly always provides a cure for bruxism..."


Relationship to Calcium Requirement
"...When surveyed a year later, they reported that bruxism vanished..."


Recommendation Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
"See the link between Bruxism and Magnesium..."


Recommendation Magnesium
"...If bruxism subsides, it is advisable to continue taking these supplements, but perhaps at a lower dosage..."


Recommendation Dental Appliance
"A plastic mouth guard can protect the teeth from harm in cases of bruxism at night..."


Recommendation Counseling
"Bruxism is sometimes due to strong emotions such as resentment, frustration, anger, grief, or fear, and can result from a dysfunctional family situation..."


Recommendation Calcium
"See the link between Bruxism and Magnesium..."

Muscle Cramps / Twitching

Recommendation Conventional Drug Use
"...It is useful in dealing with muscle twitching, restless leg syndrome, and night-time grinding of the teeth (bruxism)..."

Sensitive Teeth

The Condition
"...Dentin can be exposed by ... Clenching or grinding your teeth (Bruxism)..."





Last updated: Jul 23, 2010



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