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.



Have you ever wondered, what is the mechanism of action of that desensitizing toothpaste? This question is answered in detail by the SciShow channel, which we share below.

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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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In short, tobacco does not contribute anything positive to health. We share a video that shows us what are the consequences of tobacco in our oral cavity.

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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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