Author: Teeth Care Centre

Bruxism is the habit of involuntary clenching or gnashing of the teeth. It can either occur when person is awake (awake bruxism) or during the sleep (sleep bruxism). Occasional grinding of teeth is not harmful but the problem arises when this habit becomes repetitive. Constant grinding of teeth can cause number of problems like pain in jaw, neck or face, tooth pain or sensitivity , mild headache and wearing away of biting surfaces of the teeth.

 

 

 

This habit can be curbed using night guards which are specially customized according to each patient which offers a protective barrier and helps minimize the damage done by bruxism. It also reduces strain on your jaw and come in varying degrees of thickness which are fitted specifically to your jaw’s size and shape. If teeth grinding occurs due to malaligned teeth, then orthodontic treatment is the best options for it.

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Complexity of future conditions and the time of future treatment can be reduced with the help of orthodontic intervention at an early stage. It can also further reduce the risk of concerns such as crowded teeth, crooked teeth, cross bites, over jet, overbite and gaps which causes due to untimely loss or removal of baby teeth leading to undesirable tooth migration. Orthodontic irregularities may be present at birth or develop during toddler hood or early childhood. Crooked teeth hamper self esteem and make good oral home care difficult whereas straight teeth help minimize the risk of tooth decay and childhood periodontal disease. The orthodontist can diagnose these issues with a series of clinical exams and x-rays. Early Intervention is important because tooth eruption goes hand in hand with skeletal growth.

At Teeth Care Centre, we have a team of orthodontist, pedodontist and ENT who work in accordance with each other to plan the treatment. We suggest you to take the opinion of your dentist for your child at the right time of age.

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TMJ is the temporo-mandibular  joint which connects jaw to the skull. This joint is responsible for opening and closing of the mouth as well as side to side movements of the jaw. Any group of disorders that cause disruption in chewing system including teeth, jaw, muscle, jaw joint or the jaw bone are termed as temporo-mandibular joint disorders.

There are number of treatment options available for TMJ pain relief in case of mild to moderate cases.

 

 

 

 

One such treatment is Dental Splinting-

Dental Splints are the most common treatment for TMDs. These splints are used for short period of time. They do not cause permanent changes in the teeth or jaw. It includes bite plates and mouth guards which are custom made by dentist. Dental splints can help ease muscle tension and stabilize the jaw. Many people who have TMDS find splint therapy helpful for treating pain and muscle tension.

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