The bruxism is a widespread problem, with an estimated 60-70% of the population experiencing it at least once in their lives.
This unconscious clenching or grinding of the teeth can unfortunately cause complications when it becomes chronic: headaches, joint problems, filed teeth…
Wondering whether you should go and see a dentist? Studio Dentaire in Lyon 3rd presents bruxism and its symptoms.
Dental bruxism is an unconscious reflex that causes the sufferer to grind or clench his or her teeth repeatedly. This phenomenon can occur during the day or at night, while sleeping.
There may be many reasons for the problem:
stress
taking medication that causes tension in the jaws
misalignment between upper and lower jaws
cervical trauma…
When the phenomenon is triggered, the person is often unaware of it… until they experience joint pain or their spouse hears it at night and points it out.
Beyond jaw-clenching and teeth-grinding, the symptoms of bruxism are most obvious when the problem is chronic and spread over time. Depending on the pressure exerted, and the recurrence and severity of the problem, they can manifest themselves in a variety of ways:
Lateral headaches
Neuralgia
Dental fractures
Tooth and enamel wear, with the effect of filed teeth, and even loss of tooth volume on masticatory surfaces
Damage to the jaw joints, which can lead to locking, pain and clicking.
These consequences can be very harmful, although their severity varies from person to person. In all cases, it’s important to seek medical advice to remedy the problem and prevent any further deterioration.
Located in the heart of Lyon’s Part-Dieu district, a stone’s throw from the shopping center and SNCF train station, the Studio Dentaire run by Dr Hervé Touati has been welcoming patients in dental distress since 1999. In a friendly atmosphere, we take stock of your situation with you and carry out a full oral and dental check-up before proposing a customized treatment program.
For a tooth-clenching problem, we’ll assess the causes and consequences of bruxism on your teeth and your health.
Several solutions exist to solve the problem, or at least stabilize the situation and correct the effects on teeth when their condition has been altered.
Wearing an anti-bruxism mouthpiece is often beneficial in relieving tension and gently rebalancing the jaws to restore harmonious contact. These can be worn at night or during the day (depending on the prevalence of the problem), and are custom-made in our office using a 3D digital camera to take impressions of your teeth. In the event of misalignment, surgical treatment may also be proposed.
Finally, to restore a beautiful smile while protecting your teeth from grinding, dental veneers made from glass-ceramic (stronger than traditional dental ceramic) can be a solution for restoring a natural shape and color.
If the chewing surfaces have been worn away (which can create a kind of hollow in the tooth), overlay can be used to reconstitute the initial volume and restore real chewing comfort.
In all cases, your dentist offers you follow-up sessions and adopts a holistic approach to treat the pathology in all its aspects.
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Studio Dentaire welcomes you Monday to Friday at 4 boulevard Eugène Deruelle, a stone’s throw from the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. We’re here to help you make an appointment.
