Question 1

can bruxism be harmful to your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes if persistant: When you grind your teeth frequently especially while sleeping over time you wear through the enamal into the softer dentin layer of the tooth. 
Over time this will cause loss of tooth structure  and often sensitivity which may necessitate  the need to have the teeth restored with bonding, veneers or crowns.

Question 2

what can i do about  teeth grinding/ bruxism?

Accepted Answer

Bite plate: Have your dentist make you a custom bite plate to prevent the damage that it causes.

Question 3

is bruxism (teeth grinding ) related to any dessease and how can you solve it ?

Accepted Answer

Bruxism: Clenching the teeth puts pressure on the muscles , tissues , and other structures around your jaw. The goals of treatment are to reduce pain , prevent permanent damage to the teeth , and reduce clenching. Custom made night guard by your dentist will ameliorate the condition.

Question 4

what is cause if some teeth are slightly loose? bruxism for 30+ years, half my life.

Accepted Answer

Complex: Teeth are held in place  in part by a membrane that lines the tooth socket, gums also are involved as well as bone...You need a dental evaluation.

Question 5

what is between bruxism versus teeth clenching?

Accepted Answer

A matter of degree: Bruxism refers to tooth grinding (but also encompasses tooth clenching).  It is the habit that produces extra tooth to tooth contact.  With tooth grinding the result can be tooth wear, chipping, breaking or increased mobility (looseness).  Tooth clenching can result in tooth fractures.  Additionally, bruxism can result in TMJ pain or myofacial (jaw muscle) pain.

Question 6

what are ways to alleviate bruxism ( teeth clenching and grinding)?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.  Stretching and physical therapy will most likely be prescribed.

Question 7

teeth grinding disorder - can you tell me what's the cure for bruxism?

Accepted Answer

Oral appliance: A device can be fabricated which deters you from grinding the teeth.  Visit a dentist for an evaluation.

Question 8

please answer this if expert in bruxism (grinding your teeth at night). is it tmj.?

Accepted Answer

Not always.: You can have bruxism without TMJ and vice versa; sometimes bruxism can cause tmj.

Question 9

bruxism, or teeth clenching/ grinding that occur only one night, can cause any issues? i had once 1 month back. no issues after that.

Accepted Answer

See a Dentist: Since bruxism happens while you are sleeping (deep sleep or REM), many people may be unaware of it. Dentists can usually tell if you are grinding your teeth just by visual oral exam and treatment options.

Question 10

can misaligned wisdom teeth cause bruxism?

Accepted Answer

No.: Misaligned teeth mainly are the result of discrepancy between size of the teeth and jaw along with abnormal vector and velocity of jaw growth.

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