According to some statistics, as many as 7 out of 10 people suffer from bruxism-related issues. Bruxism is subconscious teeth clenching and grinding. Forces applied to the chewing surfaces in patients with bruxism can be up to ten times greater than those observable during a normal process of biting and chewing. This can lead to serious occlusion defects and ultimately to the destruction of the bones and gums surrounding the teeth. Another serious consequence of bruxism is damage to temporomandibular joints.
What are the causes of bruxism?
Bruxism may have different causes – either local or systemic. The most frequent factor of them is stress. As far as local factors are concerned, bruxism is frequently is often triggered by habitual, long-term chewing gum or chewing with one side of the mouth.
Other causes may include incorrect contact points of natural teeth or poorly finished dental fillings, as well as defectively shaped surfaces of dental crowns, bridges or dentures. Yet another cause is missing teeth. If the lacking teeth do not affect the appearance of one’s smile, a decision is often made not to fill the gap. This is a mistake.
List of the preparations we use:
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Botox
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Bocouture
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Azzalure