Tooth Tightening Treatment (Bruxism)

Bruxism is the name given to clenching teeth during sleep. The reason for the habit of squeezing teeth is ‘stress', which also prepares the ground for many diseases. Tooth tightening starts for psychological reasons, it cannot be controlled because it is a sleeping behavior, and over time it becomes a habit. They are not conscious actions. As the intensity of stress increases, the intensity of stress to the brain also increases. The chewing muscles become even stronger. Nov. The individual continues to clench his teeth involuntarily.

There are very serious long-term damage caused by tooth Novation to the teeth and jaw muscles. Some of them;
» Joint pains, headaches
» Fatigue
» Fractures in the teeth
» Sensitivity
» Coloration
» Cracks in tooth enamel
» Fractures in fillings and restorations
» Shortening of tooth lengths due to fracture
» Gum withdrawal
» Bone resorption
» The growth of the jaw muscles and, accordingly, the formation of a square November appearance

The most effective way to solve the problem of tooth clenching or grinding is the night plaque procedure. With night plaques, the teeth are cut off from contact with each other. Thus, although the patient squeezes his teeth, there is no harm to the teeth. These plaques are hard or soft transparent plaques made according to the intensity of the patient's tooth tightening habit. Muscle relaxant medications can be prescribed along with plaque applying, and jaw exercises are recommended to the patient. Nov. In more advanced cases, antidepressants may be prescribed by a specialist physician.

Apart from these, chin botox (masseter botox) procedure is a practical, painless and effective treatment method that is often used today. The botox procedure reduces the activity of the muscles by a sufficient amount and it is aimed to get the patient out of this habit. Nov. The process is completed in five minutes. The patient continues his daily life. The botox procedure is renewed every 6-8 months on average. The patient will be offered a comfortable and painless treatment opportunity.