Causes and Effects
Why people grind their teeth is not always very clear. The most thought of answer is stress and anxiety. Stress, anxiety and other psychosocial disorders are significantly related to teeth grinding during sleep and it has been found that up to 70% of bruxism occurs as a result of these common … [Read More...]
Prevention and Treatment
The only proven treatments worth considering are occlusal splints and mandibular advancement devices. Occlusal splints have been found to be the most successful as they protect the teeth from premature wear, reduce jaw muscle activity and the noise of teeth grinding. This means that the user need … [Read More...]
The Symptoms of TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint disorder is an affliction of the hinge joint (TMJ) that connects the jaw to the skull. The TM joint facilitates all movements of the jaw and therefore, a TMJ disorder might interfere with the most basic functions like eating and talking. To get timely help for this condition, it is essential to get it diagnosed at an early stage. Thus, recognizing the symptoms of TMJ disorder is the first step towards healing it. Most of the symptoms are likely to occur on or around the jaw area. If you are suffering from TMJ disorder, there are chances that you will feel … [Read More...]
