Treating bruxism\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Though there is no single cure for bruxism, various treatments and strategies may help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Medications\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your dentist may prescribe medications like NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to relieve pain and swelling caused by bruxism. Most often, muscle relaxants can also help treat muscle soreness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mouth guards\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

These devices help to distribute the pressure evenly across the jaw and protect teeth from damage during sleep bruxism. Mouth guards or splints act as a physical barrier between the teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These devices consist of flexible rubber or plastic that are fabricated according to your mouth impressions taken.<\/span><\/p>\n

NTI-tss device<\/strong><\/p>\n

This device helps to protect your teeth by limiting the contraction of the temporalis muscle and prevents the grinding of the rear molars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Botox<\/strong><\/p>\n

Botox or botulinum toxin is an excellent muscle relaxant that is injected to paralyze the muscles responsible for sleep bruxism to cease teeth grinding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Biofeedback\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a special therapy that can help you become aware of involuntary bodily functions and teaches you how to control them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bottom line\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Bruxism needs to be diagnosed and treated promptly since without treatment it can lead to problems affecting your teeth, jaw muscles, and the TMJ. You can greatly improve your quality of sleep and oral health by consulting a skilled dental professional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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