Bruxism refers to involuntary jaw clenching, often accompanied by teeth grinding. This phenomenon, which most often occurs at night, affects more than 30% of French people at some point.
Benign when occasional, this disorder needs to be treated if it becomes regular. Wearing a mouthpiece to relax the jaw is an effective solution.
Bruxism can have two main, sometimes simultaneous causes: a malocclusion (misalignment of the jaws) or a disorder of nervous origin, such as excessive stress. In both cases, wearing an occlusal splint can help relieve pain and restore peaceful sleep. If left untreated, bruxism can have unfortunate repercussions:
The primary purpose of a dental splint is to relax the jaw muscles, allowing the teeth to return to their normal (non-clenched) position. The mouthpiece is a transparent rigid resin accessory, custom-made from impressions taken by your dentist. Most often, the anti-bruxism dental splint is inserted over the upper part of the teeth, comfortably enclosing them. Its action is twofold: it stops friction between the two jaws and relaxes the muscles of the mouth. Designing your custom-made occlusal splint involves several steps:
The treatment is accompanied by personalized advice on how to wear and maintain the mouthpiece.
The use of state-of-the-art materials and custom-made designs guarantee that our dental aligners will last from three to five years. Your dentist may then need to renew the appliance, depending on how the situation evolves. At Studio Dentaire, we apply fixed prices for bruxism treatment. The price of an anti-bruxism mouthpiece, including the initial assessment and various follow-up appointments, is 850 euros. This cost is covered by the French Social Security system to the tune of 172.98 euros, but many mutual insurance companies offer additional cover. Our practice also offers payment in instalments: please do not hesitate to contact our care coordinator.
Please call us on 04 78 62 84 08 to schedule an appointment or for further information.
