Grinding or clenching, medically termed bruxism causes TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) issues which can wreak havoc on teeth and jaws. Stress, sleep disorders, smoking, and alcohol consumption often play a role in this dental dilemma.
Bruxism isn't solely a bad habit; stress, sleep troubles, and lifestyle choices contribute. Smoking and alcohol can intensify the problem, turning nighttime grinding into a daytime headache.
Addressing teeth damage involves traditional dentistry with fillings or crowns. However, for muscle and jaw issues, a nightguard can act as a protective ally. In some cases, injections provide relief by relaxing the tense jaw muscles.
Unchecked grinding can result in more than just a sore jaw. Pain from TMJ, restricted mouth movement, and escalating dental damage can become unwelcome companions.
Bruxism can exert a force of up to 250 pounds of pressure on the teeth.
"Kupiga au kukandamiza, au ""bruxism"" kama inavyoitwa kitiba, husababisha matatizo ya TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) ambayo yanaweza kuharibu meno na taya." Mkazo, matatizo ya usingizi, uvutaji sigareti, na kunywa kileo mara nyingi huchangia tatizo hili la meno. Madhara ya akili si tabia mbaya tu; mkazo, matatizo ya usingizi, na njia za maisha huchangia pia. Uvutaji sigareti na kileo vyaweza kuimarisha tatizo hilo, na kugeuza kuchoma kichwa wakati wa usiku kuwa maumivu ya kichwa wakati wa mchana. Matibabu ya meno yanayoharibiwa hutia ndani matibabu ya meno ya kitamaduni yenye kujazwa au taji. Hata hivyo, kwa ajili ya matatizo ya misuli na taya, mlinzi wa usiku aweza kuwa mshirika wa kulinda. Katika visa fulani, sindano hutoa kitulizo kwa kupumzika misuli ya taya iliyo ngumu. Kusaga bila kudhibitiwa kwaweza kusababisha mengi zaidi ya maumivu ya taya. Maumivu ya TMJ, harakati za mdomo zilizopunguzwa, na uharibifu wa meno unaoongezeka waweza kuwa marafiki wasiofaa. Mshtuko wa Bruxism unaweza kusababisha shinikizo la karibu kilo 250 kwenye meno.