Two forms of bruxism exist. The first form is static and is accompanied by a clenching of the teeth. People are aware of their clenching because it happens when they are awake.
A patient suffering from this form of bruxism may have:
The second form of bruxism is dynamic and is characterized by teeth grinding. People are unaware as it occurs during sleep.
A patient suffering from this form of bruxism may have:
To find out if you have bruxism, you can either monitor what occurs at home or get diagnosed in asleep lab. There is no cure for this condition. The prevention of lesions to the oral-facial structures therefore remains the main therapeutic objective.
Decreased muscle tension relieves jaw joints and decreases headaches upon waking as well as tooth sensitivity. These solutions also prevent premature wear of your teeth.