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Visitor asks:
Hello!
On the left side I had part of a tooth chipped off, which was then repaired and treated by another dentist. I kept having problems chewing food on the left side, so I mostly chewed on the right. The previous dentist said that if the tooth became too painful it would be best to remove it. Once this year I came to you, or rather to the dentist who was covering for you, and she replaced the filling in this tooth. Since then I have no longer had pain on this side, but now a new problem has appeared: in my sleep I can bite the gum around this tooth intensely without even being aware of it, and my girlfriend says it sounds as if I were breaking bones, because I probably grind my teeth as well. I would like to know whether you think something like this could be caused by a tooth? If possible I would also come for an examination at an available appointment.
Thank you,
Best regards, Tomi!
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The problem you describe is called nocturnal bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth during sleep). The causes can vary, but most often the background is psychogenic). In the initial stage, bruxism is treated with bruxism splints. Please make an appointment for an examination by telephone.
Have a nice day!
The problem you describe is called nocturnal bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth during sleep). The causes can vary, but most often the background is psychogenic). In the initial stage, bruxism is treated with bruxism splints. Please make an appointment for an examination by telephone.
Have a nice day!
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