Sometimes I notice that I grind my teeth. How can I prevent this?
Thank you in advance for your answer.

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a disorder that is increasing, especially among younger patients. The causes vary. A filling that interferes with occlusion or articulation, i.e. the contacts between the teeth, can cause subconscious rubbing or clenching because the patient is trying to eliminate the interference. New or unsuitable prosthetic restorations can likewise alter the relationship between the jaws and cause bruxism by a similar mechanism. Recently, stress has often been discussed as a cause of bruxism. Stress-related disturbances are in some way projected onto the level of the stomatognathic system, which consists of the masticatory muscles, the jaws with the teeth and the nervous system, and thus cause disturbed function that manifests as bruxism. In any case, the problem should be addressed as quickly as possible and treated according to its cause. Most often we also provide patients with splints, which on the one hand protect the tooth surfaces during grinding in situations when we are not even aware of it (sleep), and on the other hand place the jaws and teeth into a new relationship, leading to loss of "muscle memory", which over time also means cessation of bruxism. The splints are made of semi-hard acrylic and are usually worn only at night. The most important part of treatment is identifying the cause, which unfortunately is most often iatrogenic, meaning unknowingly caused during dental therapies.

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