WHAT IS BRUXISM?
The act of grinding teeth, which children unconsciously clenching or rubbing against each other during sleep and during the day, is called bruxism in the medical language. Bruxism can be seen frequently in all age groups, but the age group of seven to eight is known as the age at which bruxism is most common.
SYMPTOMS OF TOE CRUSHING (BRUXISM)
eroded tooth enamel
tooth sensitivity
jaw pain
jaw contractions
Feeling of intense pain in the jaw after sleep
flattening of teeth
tight jaw muscles
loose teeth
Headache
WHAT CAUSES BRUXISM IN CHILDREN?
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is frequently seen in the period when the primary teeth fall out and the main teeth erupt. In this period of teeth grinding, parents should be conscious and aware that this process is temporary.
11 TREATMENT METHODS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF BRUXISM
night plaque
Correction of incorrectly made fillings and coatings
prosthesis application
Use of muscle relaxants before sleep
stress therapy
Psychologist support
surgical operation
Electroshock therapy
herbal methods
botox
To perform prosthesis application to replace missing teeth.
You can provide your bruxism treatment with simple but effective methods such as: There are special treatment methods for each age group. Botox and prosthesis applications are not used in cases of bruxism occurring at a young age.
WHAT IS ELECTROSHOCK TREATMENT? HOW IS IT APPLIED?
With the electroshock treatment, the stone structure felt in the tooth is destroyed by giving an electrical impulse. Electroshock process also prevents neck stiffness and headache. Electroshock therapy, which has developed in the treatment of bruxism in recent years, brings a comfortable sleep.
COMFORT TO BE PROVIDED BY ELECTROSHOCK TREATMENT
Neck stiffness problem is eliminated
Headache is prevented
Offers comfortable sleep
Eliminates the problem of teeth grinding
It prevents physical and psychological wear.
HOW IS ELECTROSHOCK TREATMENT APPLIED?
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is controlled with the help of a tool by attaching a plastic material to the lower and upper teeth before sleep. This method, which can be applied easily for many people, gives results in a short time and provides a positive effect physically and psychologically.
With the development of a small electron, it is placed on the teeth to monitor the movement of the facial muscles. When grinding occurs, an impulse is applied to the teeth. People do not feel this urge in their teeth. In a short period of two months, the treatment of teeth grinding (bruxism) is provided with electroshock. The electroshock method, which is preferred by many people in bruxism, provides definitive treatment in a short time.
HERBAL TREATMENT METHODS IN BRUKSYSIM DISEASE
Many treatment methods are applied according to the age group of patients who have teeth grinding problems. The most preferred form of treatment in the younger age group is the treatment provided by herbal means.
HERBAL TEA RECIPE FOR GRINDING TEETH (BRUXISM)
MATERIALS:
1 pinch of lemon balm
2 pinches of mistletoe
2 pinches of coriander
1 pinch of anise
1 St. John's Wort
1 pinch of licorice root
1 pinch of chamomile
Its preparation is by mixing all the ingredients in 2 glasses of water and then boil it. You can consume it after infusing for 10 minutes. You can consume this herbal method once or twice a week. You need to make sure that your child is not allergic to any of them.
Although teeth grinding (bruxism) is seen as a possible condition at an early age, it is one of the diseases that should never be ignored. This situation, which will completely affect your child's dental health, should be eliminated in a short time by meeting with a specialist in the field.
Many treatment methods are applied in bruxism disease, and you can choose the one that suits you from these treatment methods, which will be determined according to your age, social life and preference.