BRUXISM - TEETH GRINDING

BRUXISM

                Bruxism  also known as tooth grinding, is the medical term for clenching or grinding teeth. Few people unconsciously grind their teeth and/or clench their jaw, either while awake or during sleep. If not resolved, this activity can lead to weakened or cracked teeth, receeding gums, damaged jaw joint, headaches, disrupted sleep and more. Occasional bruxism may not be harmful but when it occurs regularly, it may be associated with moderate to severe dental damage, facial pain, and disturbed sleep.

SYMPTOMS :

• dull headaches

• jaw soreness

• teeth that are painful or loose

• fractured teeth

         Teeth grinding is also common in children. However, because their teeth and jaws change and grow so quickly it is not usually a damaging habit that requires treatment and most outgrow it by adolescence.   Although in adults teeth grinding is often the result of stress, the same is not always true with children. Other possible causes of teeth grinding in children include:

• Irritation in the mouth

• allergies

• misaligned teeth

TREATMENT :

   Your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep. In some

 cases, your dentist or physician may recommend taking a muscle relaxant medicine before bedtime.

 If stress is the cause you need to find a way to relax. Meditation, counseling and exercise can all help stress and anxiety.

                                                  

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THUMB SUCKING

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex for children. Sucking on thumbs, fingers, or other objects may make babies feel secure and happy and help them learn about their world.

Young children may also suck to soothe themselves and help them fall asleep.

EFFECTS OF THUMB SUCKING:

• Teeth being pushed around, which might cause an overbite or an underbite to form
• A lisp being formed because constant thumb sucking can affect the jaw bone positioning
• Germs from your thumb and surrounding areas affecting your body
• The roof of the mouth becoming altered or more sensitive

steps to stop thumb sucking:

Habit-breaking Appliance

• Praise – Tell your child how proud you are when you notice they’ve gone a while without sucking.

• Find the Cause – If you notice your child sucks their thumb when they're anxious, talk to them and find the cause of the thumb sucking instead of criticizing the behavior.

• Reward – Sometimes the promise of a small toy or other reward is enough to break the habit.

• Wrap it Up – Sometimes a sock or bandage around the hand at night during sleep or quiet time can help stop the habit.

• Bitter Medicines – There are bitter medicines available that you put on the thumbs and fingers that taste horrible to discourage the behavior.                      

• Dental visit -Check up with dentist is more important. Your dentist can offer encouragement to your child and explain what could happen to their teeth if they do not stop sucking, the use of a habit breaking mouth appliance.

CONCLUSION:-

                  Children usually stop sucking between the ages of two and four years old, or by the time the permanent front teeth are ready to erupt. If you notice changes in your child’s primary teeth, or are concerned about your child’s thumbsucking consult your dentist.

                                                       

                                                     

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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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                        DENTAL X-RAYS

Are Dental X-rays Safe?

              Dental X-Rays are a safe and the most effective way to diagnose and detect tooth damage and disease that cannot otherwise be seen with the naked eye.

      Today, dental X-ray equipment and procedures are designed to limit the body's exposure to radiation and every precaution is taken to ensure that radiation exposure is as low as possible, making the risk of potentially harmful effects very small. In fact, the amount of radiation received from a dental X-ray examination is extremely low compared to other naturally-occurring sources of radiation such as flying on an airplane.

     The number and frequency of X-rays needed are determined by overall oral health, existing symptoms, risk for disease, and age. Typically children require dental X-rays more often than adults because their teeth and jaws are still developing and their teeth are more commonly affected by tooth decay than adults.

                               

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Broken tooth treatment

TREATMENT FOR TOOTH FRACTURE

                       

               

                                                                     Normal tooth

I . ENAMEL & DENTIN FRACTURE 

                                                                                                              

   TREATMENT : 

                                1.COMPOSITE RESTORATION (filling)

       If the tooth has broken till the enamel or dentin level, the dentist will often fix the broken tooth with a filling. This will protect and restore the strength of the tooth.

     For areas of your mouth that are visible when you smile, it may be preferable to bond the tooth. The dentist uses a special resin that adheres to the broken tooth. It is shaped and matched to the color of your other teeth. An ultraviolet light is used to set the resin and harden it. The end result is a repaired tooth that looks natural and healthy.

    

                                                                  2.VENEERS

                     When there are cosmetic concerns, the best solution is a porcelain veneer. Especially if the front tooth was broken, a veneer can repair the tooth while ensuring that your smile looks great. Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that are shaped and colored to match your other teeth perfectly. They can be fixed to the front of the broken tooth once it has been properly treated.

II . ENAMEL & DENTIN FRACTURE INVOLVING PULP

                           

TREATMENT  :
                                                               

                       ROOT-CANAL TREATMENT(RCT)

                      If the tooth has broken down to the pulp, where the nerves and blood vessels lie,root canal therapy is recommended to prevent infection and the need for extraction. A broken tooth may require a crown after root canal therapy in order to keep it protected for long-term use.

   STEPS IN RCT :
                               

  RADIOGRAPHS (X-RAYs):

                                               
    Fractured tooth                                                       Root canal treatment                     

                       


                                                        Crown
                                       


PRE-OPERATIVE:

                                   
                       
  

POST-OPERATIVE :          


                  


III. ROOT FRACTURE 
                        

                                


TREATMENT :

                                                                 EXTRACTION 

           If the fracture is at the root level, tooth cannot be saved anymore. particular tooth to  be removed and replacement of the tooth to be done immediately to restore the function and aesthetics.

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                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

                                                Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

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FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION

                                   Full mouth reconstruction, rehabilitation and restoration are terms often used interchangeably to describe the process of rebuilding or simultaneously restoring all of the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws.

The need for full mouth rehabilitation may result from:

• Teeth that have been lost due to decay or trauma.
• Teeth that have been injured or fractured.
• Teeth that have become severely worn as a result of long-term acid erosion (foods, beverages, acid reflux) or tooth grinding.
• Ongoing complaints of jaw, muscle and headache pain requiring adjustments to the bite (occlusion).

Treatment Options for a full mouth rehabilitation:

A. Fixed prosthesis:

Dental crowns and bridges

Implant supported bridges

     

Implant supported dentures

Advantages of Fixed prosthesis:

•  They can greatly improve your smile’s aesthetics.
•  They are permanent fixtures in your mouth that can vastly improve your speech and chewing abilities compared to missing teeth and even more so than removable dentures. 
• They are not like removable dentures, which means they cannot fall out. 
• They can prevent teeth from moving along the jawline where missing teeth once were. Bridges also can prevent further misalignments caused by missing teeth.

B. Removable prosthesis:

    

complete Denture

 Advantages of Removable prosthesis:

• They can greatly improve your smile’s aesthetics.
• They are removable fixtures that can improve your speech and chewing abilities compared to missing teeth. Since they are removable, they do not need to attach to other natural teeth as dental bridges do

    

Flexible denture

• They can prevent teeth from moving along the jawline where missing teeth once were. Dentures also can prevent further misalignments caused by missing teeth.                                                

For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                Chennai - 600 097,

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                                                Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com