For those of you who suffer from teeth grinding/clenching aka bruxism, I found a very good website with plenty of information on how to treat bruxism.
The website is called www.BruxismHelpProgram.com. As a bruxism sufferer myself, I found the information on this site very interesting for anyone looking for a bruxism treatment.
Check out the site and tell me what you think. I look forward to reading your comments :-)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Curing and Preventing TMJ Disorders with Efficient Diagnosis, Tests, and Treatments
As TMJ disorders are caused by excessive stress or pressure on your jaw, to treat the problem, you should find ways to eliminate habits like tightening the jaw muscles, chewing gum, or clenching of the teeth. Below are some of the more common ways for people to treat or prevent a TMJ disorder from developing or worsening.
Now, a person can opt for one of the most common TMJ disorder treatments, which are surgery, dental treatment, or medication. Usually, over-the-counter medicines for pain relief or anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen are used to control the severe pain that accompanies TMJ disorders. An effective treatment for clenched jaws and grinding of the teeth is the use of a dental appliance called a biteplate. If the medication and dental treatment fail, in extreme cases, a person can try surgery after they exhaust all options. The last resort is to remove or repair the disk between the temporal bone and the jaw.
In order to figure where to begin a person will be asked to undergo a series of tests for the diagnosis of a TMJ disorder. Some tests might ask a person to move their jaw in various directions to test the feeling or noise of the joints. A person might also be asked to bite a small piece of wax in order to see the movements of the teeth coming together during a bite. In order to know exactly the setting of the jaw and to identify the problems relating to TMJ disorders, x-rays and other related procedures will be conducted.
It is suggested to seek the help of a chiropractor for treating TMJ. Chiropractors can provide chiropractic adjustments to the upper jaw. They can also give recommendations on nutrition, exercise, and general life style changes. The TMJ disorders can be treated well with stress management techniques as most of the disorders are caused by motions such as teeth grinding or chewing. In some cases, the use of orthodontic treatments works best.
Now, a person can opt for one of the most common TMJ disorder treatments, which are surgery, dental treatment, or medication. Usually, over-the-counter medicines for pain relief or anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen are used to control the severe pain that accompanies TMJ disorders. An effective treatment for clenched jaws and grinding of the teeth is the use of a dental appliance called a biteplate. If the medication and dental treatment fail, in extreme cases, a person can try surgery after they exhaust all options. The last resort is to remove or repair the disk between the temporal bone and the jaw.
In order to figure where to begin a person will be asked to undergo a series of tests for the diagnosis of a TMJ disorder. Some tests might ask a person to move their jaw in various directions to test the feeling or noise of the joints. A person might also be asked to bite a small piece of wax in order to see the movements of the teeth coming together during a bite. In order to know exactly the setting of the jaw and to identify the problems relating to TMJ disorders, x-rays and other related procedures will be conducted.
It is suggested to seek the help of a chiropractor for treating TMJ. Chiropractors can provide chiropractic adjustments to the upper jaw. They can also give recommendations on nutrition, exercise, and general life style changes. The TMJ disorders can be treated well with stress management techniques as most of the disorders are caused by motions such as teeth grinding or chewing. In some cases, the use of orthodontic treatments works best.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Eliminate Teeth Grinding And TMJ
Some people have the unfortunate habit of grinding or clenching teeth while they sleep. They are usually unaware that they do this and so the source of the complaint is more likely to be a roommate, sleeping partner or family member. They usually have concerns about his behavior and how it may be affecting you or are simply annoyed by the noise you cause! That is why finding a way to overcome your teeth grinding is both essential for both your comfort and the comfort of those around you.
The greatest reason this problem doesn’t get as much attention as it should, is that the patient himself is unlikely to notice it until someone else points it out. Apart from the annoying nighttime noises you make disturbing people near and dear to you, there are unpleasant health effects caused by nighttime teeth grinding. That is another important reason to try and overcome teeth grinding; preserving your own health.
Effects of grinding your teeth at night for a long period of time include but are not limited to teeth cracks and teeth loss as well as affection of the surrounding region in the form of headaches and earaches even during the daytime. Teeth grinding may also be complicated by affection of the temporomandibular joint, a condition known as TMJ. Therefore, to avoid further health risks, it is necessary to treat teeth grinding as early as possible.
Treating teeth grinding requires a good understanding of what may cause this mannerism to occur. This is necessary in order to treat the root of the problem in order to ensure the complete elimination of the problem. It is a common habit for people with stressful lifestyles because it represents a sort of outlet for all this bottled up stress. It could also be caused a variety of psychiatric or psychological conditions. Last but not least, one of the commonest causes is an underlying dental problem.
Addressing the underlying cause is the best way to overcome teeth grinding once and for all. Use relaxation techniques such as yoga, aromatherapy etc. to relieve stress. As for other causes, it is best to consult the specialists for each cause to receive the proper TMJ treatment.
The greatest reason this problem doesn’t get as much attention as it should, is that the patient himself is unlikely to notice it until someone else points it out. Apart from the annoying nighttime noises you make disturbing people near and dear to you, there are unpleasant health effects caused by nighttime teeth grinding. That is another important reason to try and overcome teeth grinding; preserving your own health.
Effects of grinding your teeth at night for a long period of time include but are not limited to teeth cracks and teeth loss as well as affection of the surrounding region in the form of headaches and earaches even during the daytime. Teeth grinding may also be complicated by affection of the temporomandibular joint, a condition known as TMJ. Therefore, to avoid further health risks, it is necessary to treat teeth grinding as early as possible.
Treating teeth grinding requires a good understanding of what may cause this mannerism to occur. This is necessary in order to treat the root of the problem in order to ensure the complete elimination of the problem. It is a common habit for people with stressful lifestyles because it represents a sort of outlet for all this bottled up stress. It could also be caused a variety of psychiatric or psychological conditions. Last but not least, one of the commonest causes is an underlying dental problem.
Addressing the underlying cause is the best way to overcome teeth grinding once and for all. Use relaxation techniques such as yoga, aromatherapy etc. to relieve stress. As for other causes, it is best to consult the specialists for each cause to receive the proper TMJ treatment.
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