Bruxism in Malaga
If you are looking for a dental clinic that treats bruxism in Malaga, you are in the right place.
At Clinic Gallardo y Jimenez, we carry out treatments for bruxism. Keep reading and we will tell you more about him.
What is bruxism?
Bruxism affects between 10% and 20% of the population, and although with this name you may not yet know very well what it is, surely once we tell you about it you will know what we are talking about.
Well, bruxism is a disorder in which you unconsciously crunch, clench or grind your teeth. This can happen when you are sleeping, known as daytime bruxism, or, while you sleep, which is called nocturnal bruxism.
What causes bruxism?
As we have already mentioned, bruxism is the disorder of grinding, clenching or gnashing the teeth unconsciously. This, of course, has its consequences, and it can cause tooth enamel wear, and in more serious cases, it can give jaw pain, headache, etc.
In addition, if bruxism affects you in a very intense and constant way, it can make you unable to sleep.
We help you treat bruxism in Malaga, very close to you.
Treatment tips for bruxism in Malaga
Here are some general tips that will help you avoid bruxism:
- Have healthy habits before bed.
- Apply ice or moist heat to the jaw area.
- Drink lots of water.
- Make facial relaxation a habit during the day.
Types of bruxism
There are different types of bruxism, depending on the way of grinding, depending on the time of onset and depending on the degree of involvement. Next, we briefly explain each of them.
In the first place, depending on the form of grinding, we find two types, centric bruxism and eccentric bruxism.
Centric bruxism, or also known as clenching, affects the neck of the teeth, normally causing cervical wear. The most damaged pieces are the premolars, due to their position in the jaw.
On the other hand, eccentric bruxism or rubbing affects the incisal and occlusal edge of the teeth. The most damaged parts are the incisors.
Both types of bruxism can occur simultaneously in the same patient.
Depending on the time of onset, we find two types: sleep bruxism, which, as its name suggests, occurs unconsciously while we are sleeping.
While during the day it is known as waking bruxism, or diurnal bruxism, it is less frequent but does occur. It appears at times of stress during the day.
Finally, according to the degree of affectation, we find three degrees.
Grade 1 does not occur frequently and comes and goes on its own. There is no anxiety in the patient.
In grade 2, anxiety is present in the patient since at this stage lesions can be found in the dentofacial structures, for which treatment is needed to cure and eliminate. This degree, like the I can be reversible.
Finally, grade 3, in this phase the injuries are of greater magnitude and in some cases, these injuries are permanent. A treatment of greater attention and dedication is required.
At Clínica Gallardo y Jimenez, our mission is to understand, know and plan each case as unique, with the time it requires and under a global vision.
We treat bruxism in Malaga and we have several dental treatments in our clinic. Contact us and we will inform you!
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