Exempel på bruxism

• Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including hypersensitive teeth, aching jaw muscles, and headaches.

• Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues, from teeth grinding (bruxism) to night terrors.

• Bruxism can also be exacerbated by excessive consumption of caffeine, as in coffee, tea or chocolate.

• The specific cause of the condition is unknown, although drug-induced xerostomia (dry mouth) and bruxism (grinding of the teeth) are thought to be involved.

• People aged 50 with bruxism are more likely to be single and have a high level of education.

• The cause of bruxism is largely unknown, but it is generally accepted to have multiple possible causes.

• It has been shown that the majority (86%) of sleep bruxism episodes occur during periods of sleep arousal.

• It has been shown that the type of research into bruxism has changed over time.

• Historically, many believed that problems with the bite were the sole cause for bruxism.

• Another report suggested a link between episodes of sleep bruxism and a supine sleeping position (lying face up).

• Secondary bruxism includes iatrogenic causes, such as the side effect of prescribed medications.

• Bruxism may cause tooth wear, and even the damage or breakage of teeth and dental restorations such as crowns and fillings.

• There is no evidence for the long term use and safety of biofeedback in the management of bruxism.

• This is the most usual type of tooth wear that occurs in bruxism, and affects the occlusal surface (the biting surface) of the teeth.

• They are more common in early adult life and are associated with bruxism.