Bruxism Treatment Townsville

Bruxism is a habit of clenching or grinding of the teeth while sleeping. This condition is also called as sleep-related bruxism or nocturnal bruxism. Some people may also grind their teeth during the daytime and many times during tense or anxious moments.

People with severe bruxism can suffer:

1. Fractured dental fillings
2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD)
3. Regular morning headaches
4. Unexplained facial pain
5. Severe toothaches with fractured teeth that may need Root Canal treatment or even tooth extraction

Causes of Teeth Grinding

Bruxism is multi-factorial. It is often a result of a variety of psychological/physiological or even iatrogenic damage from incorrectly prescribed dental treatment or even habitual . Usually bruxism has been linked to stress, wrong alignment of teeth or a poor bite. Sometimes clenching or grinding of teeth can also occur due to the neuromuscular diseases involving the face or as a result of severe brain injury. Some psychiatric medications like sertraline (Zoloft), antidepressant medications, paroxetine (Paxil) and fluoxetine (Prozac) can cause Bruxism as an uncommon side effect.