What are the consequences of bruxism?

Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that consists of clenching or grinding the teeth. This event can be day or night and affects both children and adults. The consequences of this pathology not only affect the teeth, but also the temporomandibular joint and the chewing muscles.

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In many cases, the patient does not know that he suffers from bruxism, and is detected when he attends the dentist motivated by another consultation. In other cases, the patient attends another specialty motivated by headaches and ends up being referred to dentistry.

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We share a simple but didactic explanation of the serious consequences of suffering from bruxism. Thanks to the Osmosis channel.

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How Do Desensitizing Toothpastes Work?

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common illnesses among people, and is defined as intense pain when the temperature changes or when sweets or acids are consumed.

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Once identified because of the sensitivity, the dentist performs the appropriate treatment and recommends the use of a toothpaste that treats the sensitivity.



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Everything you need to know about bruxism

Bruxism is an involuntary and parafunctional act, usually nocturnal, and is associated with stress and anxiety. Bruxism causes a number of problems with the teeth, chewing muscles, and the temporomandibular joint.

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The patient suffering from bruxism may experience headaches, pain in the muscles of the face, pain in the temporomandibular joint, wear or fracture of the enamel, etc.

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The treatment of bruxism is multidisciplinary. In dentistry, discharge splints are made to relieve pain and muscle tension and prevent premature wear of the enamel.

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What are the symptoms of pericoronitis?

Pericoronitis is the infection of the gum that surrounds and partially covers the tooth that is in the process of eruption or that has already erupted. It can occur in children (first molar) and in adults (third molar).

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The presence of this tissue on the tooth can generate accumulation of food, and also susceptible to chewing trauma.



If it is not treated, it can lead to more serious problems for general health, for example: forming abscesses, or spreading the infection or inflammation to the lymph nodes.

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Smoking ruins your oral health

We all know the harmful effects of tobacco on our body, and the oral cavity is no exception. The consequences go beyond just tooth pigmentation, reaching even more complex diseases such as cancer.

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Periodontal diseases are exacerbated in smokers, which is why we see more aggressive periodontitis, even leading to tooth loss.

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Bruxism - A Major Cause of Gum Recession

The unconscious and nocturnal act of grinding or clenching the teeth is known as bruxism. This pathology is the cause of wear or fractures of the teeth or dental prostheses.

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Another consequence of bruxism is the progressive loss of the maxillary bone, generating a recession of the gums. Bruxism must be treated to avoid its serious consequences that go beyond just a dental problem.

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Fortunately, there are treatments for bruxism and for recession of the gums. We recommend visiting your trusted dentist for an evaluation and proper treatment in case you suffer from this disease.

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What can cause tongue injuries? - Management

The tongue is a mobile and unique organ, which has a very important task for the creation of the food bolus, swallowing, salivation and sense of taste.

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The tongue is susceptible to diseases and pathologies, and we must be attentive to any change in shape or color, and the appearance of a lesion that does not close or is recurrent.

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Self-examination and visits to the dentist are good ways to prevent any pathology, and thus maintain our oral and general health.

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What is CANKER SORES? - All you need to know

Canker sores are small painful lesions that can appear anywhere on the oral mucosa. They are white or yellowish in color and surrounded by a red area.

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The causes of its presence are various and can be due to: traumatic injuries, injuries caused by chemicals, allergies, decreased immune system, etc. Sometimes a cause is not found, and some more complicated cases could even cause fever and malaise.

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When a canker sore occurs and it does not disappear or they are very recurrent, it is necessary to attend a consultation for its evaluation and respective treatment.

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Why does angular cheilitis appear?

Angular cheilitis is also known as perleche or angular stomatitis, it is a lesion that appears in the lip comsiura, both in children, adults and the elderly.

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It is related to other conditions such as the lack or absence of some vitamins, diabetes, xerostomia, or other diseases that compromise the immunity of the person. It is also related to it as a consequence of some drug.

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It is easy to identify the presence of angular cheilitis, because a reddish wound is observed and at times bleeding at the level of the lip corner.

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Is it possible for babies to be born with teeth?

These types of teeth are known as natal teeth, and they are rare (1 in 2,000 to 3,000 babies), but they are always a surprise. There are also neo natal teeth but these grow during the first 30 days after birth.

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Natal and neo natal teeth can cause injuries to the baby's tongue, and to the mother when breastfeeding, so it is necessary to intervene to avoid these injuries.

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The appearance of these teeth should not cause major concern to parents, but should be evaluated by the pediatrician for their treatment.

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How is oral health affected by diabetes?

Diabetes affects various organs and systems of our body, and the mouth is no exception. People with diabetes can suffer from various problems such as: dry mouth, periodontitis, bone resorption, tooth mobility.

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Diabetic people should visit the dentist to eliminate infectious sources (cavities, gum inflammation, fractured restorations) and to maintain oral hygiene.


It is important that the dentist instruct the patient on the best brushing technique and also motivate the patient to attend their hygiene checks continuously, in this way the consequences of the disease can be prevented.

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Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn

Infants frequently present with oral lesions and conditions that may lead to anxiety among parents. The most common lesions and conditions include natal and neonatal teeth, the different oral mucosal cysts of the newborn, ankyloglossia and congenital epulis of the gingiva.

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The diagnostic features and management principles of these lesions are discussed in order for healthcare workers to provide proper care and counselling to patients and parents.

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Introduction: Healthcare workers are faced with a variety of lesions affecting the oral cavities of infants. These may vary from physiological variations linked to development, to tumours. Knowledge of these is important for accurate diagnosis to allow proper counselling and advice on treatment planning. The aim of this paper is to inform healthcare workers about the diagnosis and management of common lesions and conditions affecting the oral cavities of newborns.

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Natal and neonatal teeth
The first deciduous tooth erupts after approximately six months. Natal teeth are teeth present at birth, while neonatal teeth erupt within the first month after birth. The majority of natal teeth form part of the primary dentition, while about 10% represent supernumerary teeth.



WFP Van Heerden & AW Van Zyl (2010) Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn, South African Family Practice, 52:6, 489-491, DOI:10.1080/20786204.2010.10874032

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Is there a relationship between headache and temporomandibular disorder?

Headache is one of the most common ills in society, and in some cases it is associated with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). The article that we share this time carries out a study of the relationship between headaches and TMD.

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Temporomandibular dysfunction is evidenced by sharp pain in the temporomandibular joint and the chewing muscles. These pains can increase over time if it is not treated in time.

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In conclusion, the findings from this review and the two reported cases suggest that TMD encompasses a collection of clinical entities that are often very painful and disabling, with a major contribution of headache to patient symptoms.

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However, they are self-limiting and generally respond to conservative therapy. Basic management strategies for pain control and restoration of the range of motion can decrease the level of disability and often contribute to relief from primary headaches.



° Abouelhuda, A. M., Kim, H. S., Kim, S. Y., & Kim, Y. K. (2017). Association between headache and temporomandibular disorder. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 43(6), 363–367. https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.6.363

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Risk of gum disease for smokers

We all know the effects of tobacco on our body, none positive by the way, and the oral cavity does not escape its harmful effects. It has been shown that smoking increases the risk of periodontitis and also affects the response to periodontal therapies.

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Periodontitis is the destruction of the supporting elements of the teeth (bone and periodontal ligaments), it begins with bleeding and inflammation of the gums, and without treatment it can lead to the total loss of the tooth.

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Management of Angular Cheilitis in children

Angular Cheilitis occurs more in children and it is caused by children sensitivity against certain contact agents like toys, foods, sunlight, allergy against medicines, cosmetics, and long term antibiotic treatment.

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Disease attacking the corners of the mouth is often cause pain when patients experience dry mouth or xerostomia. This disease can also be caused by vitamin B complex deficiency, blood iron deficiency, denture sore mouth and other factors such as breathing through mouth, wetting lips with tongue, and licking the corner of the mouth with tongue.

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Angular cheilitis also called perleche or angular cheilitis is a lesion marked with fissures, cracks on corner of lip, reddish, ulceration accompanied by burning sensation, pain and dryness on the corner of the mouth. In severe cases, these cracks can bleed when opening the mouth and cause shallow ulcer or krusta.

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Angular cheilitis can be a serious problem if it is not handled properly. This disease progression is so fast. Therefor there should be no delay in treatment if symptoms of angular cheilitis occurred and very clear. Not limited to a certain age, regardless of their sex all can be affected by this disease. Frequently in child aged 4-6 years.



° Fajriani, Fajriani. (2017). Management of Angular Cheilitis in children. Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science. 2. 1. 10.15562/jdmfs.v2i1.461.

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Riga-Fede Disease (Dentitia Praecox): Report of Two Cases with Literature Review

Riga-Fede disease is a term used to describe traumatic ulceration occurring on the ventral surface of the tongue in neonates and infants. This lesion was first described by Antonio Riga in 1881 and subsequent histological studies were performed by Francesco Fede in 1890, which led to the lesion being termed as Riga-Fede disease.

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It is commonly caused by mechanical trauma from natal, neo-natal or primary lower incisors and rarely may be the initial presentation of a neurological disorder.

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Various terms have been used to describe this lesion, like Riga’s disease, Riga-Fede’s disease, sublingual ulcer, sublingual granuloma, traumatic sublingual ulceration, eosinophilic granuloma, traumatic eosinophilic ulceration of the tongue and oral mucosa, sublingual fibrogranuloma, sublingual growth in infants and traumatic atrophic glossitis.

The lesion initially presents as an ulcerated area on the ventral surface of the tongue and with repeated trauma, it may progress to an enlarged, fibrous mass giving the appearance of an ulcerative granuloma. The pain associated with this oral lesion leads to dehydration and feeding difficulties, which in turn may pose potential risks to infants due to nutritional deficiencies.

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If the child is immunocompromised, then the potential for infection can add to the complications of the disease. In order to be termed as Riga-Fede disease, this lesion should be present in a child less than two years of age. Over the age of two years, the term oral traumatic granuloma is used.



° Mehta A, Chaudhary S, Chaitra TR and Sinha A. Riga-Fede Disease (Dentitia Praecox): Report of Two Cases with Literature Review. Austin J Dent. 2017; 4(3): 1073.

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