The role of teeth grinding trays

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Dang Tien Dat - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Teeth grinding is a state of tightly biting the two teeth or the upper and lower teeth grinding forward, to the left and right. Teeth grinding is an involuntary activity, the sufferer often grinds his teeth while sleeping and is detected by the people who sleep with him.

There are many causes of teeth grinding such as: anxiety, nervous tension; due to sleep disorders such as snoring, sleep apnea syndrome, lightheadedness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations; due to the use of a sedative such as an antidepressant, phenothiazine; as a result of some pathologies such as Parkinson's disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, oesophagitis; due to factors in teeth such as poor correlation between teeth, bite, jaw,... Teeth grinding usually does not cause serious consequences, however, if the level of teeth grinding is frequent, the force of teeth grinding in time For a long time, it can cause damage such as:
Wear: The force of grinding the upper and lower teeth together is much stronger than the chewing force, so the tooth surface is the first affected position. Depending on the degree of grinding, the teeth will be worn more or less, there are cases of severe teeth grinding, the teeth can be worn down to more than 2/3 of normal teeth, worn down to the tooth pulp. In addition, long-term teeth grinding causes the tooth surface to become deformed and sharp. People who grind their teeth will try to use the undamaged part of their teeth to chew, which can affect chewing problems and reduce appetite. Cracked, broken teeth: if it is light, it will only crack in the function, if it is severe, it can cause cracks to the root of the tooth. Patients will feel pain and numbness when eating sour, hot, and cold foods. Teeth are prone to loosening and can affect advanced periodontal tissues. Headache, chronic facial pain: Teeth grinding causes muscle contractions for a long time, causing stagnation of metabolites in the metabolism, causing fatigue, pain, and muscle spasms. After a long period of overuse, the muscle system may increase in volume, one or both sides of the cheek muscles will be enlarged; Prolonged increased muscle tone will cause wrinkles in the skin and sagging facial skin. Temporomandibular joint disorders: The temporomandibular joint is damaged, there is a crackling sound in the bite area, the patient has pain and difficulty opening the mouth. If you have teeth grinding while sleeping, do not be subjective, see your dentist for appropriate treatment to prevent possible serious consequences. Teeth grinding treatment helps protect your own health and avoid causing trouble for others. There are many methods that can be used to treat bruxism such as treating stress, treating teeth with occlusal grinding, practicing changing teeth tightening habits or wearing anti-bruxism trays. In particular, wearing an anti-bruxism tray is a simple but safe method with high efficiency.

Wearing anti-bruxism trays is the main method of teeth grinding today. The tray acts as an anti-crushing pad, preventing direct contact between the upper and lower teeth. The anti-crunch tray will help the jaw muscles to relax while sleeping, gradually eliminating the habit of muscles and teeth in the grinding position.

The anti-crunch tray is made of high quality, transparent acrylic resin, which is individually designed based on the individual patient's jaw impression, so it is very comfortable to wear, fits well, easy to attach to sleep and take off When waking up, less falling out during deep sleep.
Wearing an anti-crushing tray while sleeping will help relieve toothache, relieve tooth fatigue, reduce pressure on the temporomandibular joint, thereby preventing tooth damage such as cracked teeth, worn teeth, broken teeth; headache, muscle pain and damage to the jaw joint; Helps protect tooth surfaces as well as restore teeth from damage and wear under the impact of grinding force. The first time the patient goes to bed wearing an anti-bruxism tray, the patient is not used to it and feels uncomfortable, but after a while, the patient will adapt, the situation of teeth grinding will be significantly reduced.
To ensure that the anti-crushing tray is always hygienic and safe to use, before and after wearing the trough, it is necessary to wash the trough with clean water. Do not bite or chew the trough. Store the trough in a cool, dry place, avoid exposure to sunlight or heat sources as this may affect the quality of the trough.
If teeth grinding while sleeping causes a lot of troubles, greatly affecting quality of life but cannot be improved by home interventions, you can go to Vinmec International General Hospital system to be examined by modern technical means, under the guidance and advice of a team of leading dental doctors.
Master, Doctor Dang Tien Dat graduated with a master's degree in Odonto-Stomatology from Hanoi Medical University. Dr. Dat has strengths in: performing wisdom tooth extraction procedures, root canal treatment, tartar removal, gentle tooth filling, minimal trauma, helping patients to minimize pain; Design and make beautiful porcelain teeth. Currently, dentist Dat is working at the Department of Odonto-Stomatology, Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.