More than one in ten French people suffer from this phenomenon, without necessarily consulting a dentist (source: Dentaly). Yet clenching your teeth at night and the associated symptoms can have an impact on your oral health and well-being. Find out more about the causes of this disorder and the treatments offered by Studio Dentaire.
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, usually occurs at night. This can be a simple clenching of the jaws, which produces no sound, or a real grinding sound. Il touche davantage les enfants que les adultes, y compris en journée.
The mechanisms of bruxism are complex, involving not only the oral and dental spheres, but also the limbic system responsible for emotions. Simply put: when you’re tense or stressed, you tend to clench your jaws.
Most of the time, unless warned by their partner, bruxism sufferers ignore it. The symptoms of teeth clenching reveal themselves over time:
Every year, Studio Dentaire sees many patients suffering from one or more of these symptoms. Our dentists are committed to explaining the symptoms of nocturnal bruxism, its causes and possible treatment.
Bruxism has a wide variety of causes. They can be morphological (misalignment of the jaws) or traumatic. Taking drugs or certain medications, such as anti-depressants, can induce teeth clenching. More often, however, stress and anxiety are at the root of the problem.
Studio Dentaire recommends a holistic approach to the disorder, combining dental techniques with psychological support if necessary.
Tooth grinding is not inevitable. After diagnosis, our dental practice offers you various solutions to stop bruxism and regain your comfort:
Do you think you suffer from involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth? Studio Dentaire welcomes you by appointment in Lyon 3, in a warm and friendly environment. Take advantage of comprehensive dental care to restore your long-term oral health.
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