Clenching is a condition in which a person clenches or grinds their teeth without realising it, usually caused by factors such as stress and anxiety. This condition, known as “bruxism” in the medical literature, can lead to tooth wear, jaw pain and various other health problems over time. The problem of clenching teeth can be seen more intensely, especially during night sleep, and can cause serious damage to the structure of the teeth in the long term.
Clenching of the teeth is usually manifested by the following symptoms:
Clenching can occur for many different reasons. The most common causes include:
Treatment for clenching can be planned in different ways depending on the patient’s symptoms and the severity of the condition:
Untreated, clenching can lead to the following problems in the long term:
As MLS Dental, we offer you the most suitable solutions within the scope of Izmir tooth clenching treatment. You can contact our clinic to control your teeth clenching problem, get rid of your jaw pain and protect your teeth.
Although it is not fully explained what causes teeth clenching (bruxism), it is said that it can be a combination of physical, psychological and genetic factors. Treatment is important for the health of the person.
Night plaque prevents the teeth from abrading each other and at the same time minimises the lateral movements that cause grinding. Thus, the damage to the teeth during the treatment process is minimised.
Since bruxism or teeth clenching often occurs only during sleep, patients may not realise the condition. In this case, the condition can be diagnosed by a dentist after an examination of the mouth, teeth and jaw joint. In some cases, jaw locking in the morning, migraine headaches, joint pain or sensitivity to hot and cold may occur.
Bruxism, tooth clenching, can cause headache.
