Theresa Pablos, an assistant editor at the Dr Bicuspid website, posted an interesting study in November about screening tools that check for tooth wear. The study takes a look at the different strengths and weaknesses of different methods, but its title is a little misleading since it says "screening tools fall short." If a patient were to run across this article, he or she may wonder if dentists could really catch bruxism! You can take a quick glance at the article here or at drbicuspid.com:
Although these tools and methods may not meet every criteria in the study, patients can rest assured: their dentists can definitely spot worn-away teeth! For instance, in the following video, the doctor says that even though you may not have too many symptoms of bruxism, he can still see the flattening of worn away enamel. Dentists can also see gum recession from teeth "flexing" against one another and loosening tissue: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLjZg5-ThlQ[/embed] So even though there may be no universal tool that can identify teeth wear, you should still go in for a teeth cleaning since a combination of screening techniques can help. But if you do end up having bruxism, being diagnosed isn't enough. Preventative measures should be taken. For instance, although you may think that teeth grinding is only caused by stress, there are many other factors at place:
Making adjustments in your life (such as cutting back on alcohol) could be all that's needed to reduce night-time bruxism. However, if the issue does not resolve itself, it's best to get fitted with a mouthguard at your dentist's office. The following post Don’t Worry, Dentists Can Still Catch Bruxism was originally published to: Dental Oasis Of Orange County Dental Oasis Of Orange County 7777 Edinger Ave #232 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 894-7700 [email protected] Google My Business Listing Google Map Directions to our office Yelp Page via Blogger Don’t Worry, Dentists Can Still Catch Bruxism
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