Teeth Grinding

What is bruxism?
Bruxism is the term that refers to an incessant grinding and clenching of the teeth, unintentionally, and at inappropriate times. Bruxers (persons with bruxism) are often unaware that they have developed this habit, and often do not know that treatment is available until damage to the mouth and teeth has been done. Damage caused by bruxism often includes the following symptoms. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

abraded teeth
facial pain
oversensitive teeth
tense facial and jaw muscles
headaches
dislocation of the jaw
damage to the tooth enamel, exposing the inside of the tooth (dentin)
a popping or clicking in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
tongue indentations
damage to the inside of the cheek
The symptoms of bruxism may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Consult a dentist or your physician for a diagnosis.

What causes bruxism?
Although this habit is unintentional, oral health specialists often point to excessive stress and certain personality types as typical causes of bruxism. Bruxism often affects persons with nervous tension such as anger, pain, or frustration, and/or persons with aggressive, hurried, or overly competitive tendencies.

How is bruxism diagnosed?
During regular visits to the dentist, the teeth are examined for evidence of bruxism - often indicated by the tips of the teeth appearing flat. If symptoms are present, the condition will be observed for changes over the next several visits before a treatment program is established.

Treatment for bruxism:
Specific treatment for bruxism will be determined by your dentist or physician based on:

your age, overall health, and medical history
extent of the disease
your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
expectations for the course of the disease
your opinion or preference
In most cases, bruxism can be successfully treated. Treatment may involve:

behavior modification
Teaching the patient how to rest his/her tongue, teeth, and lips properly, and learning how to rest the tongue upward may relieve discomfort on the jaw while keeping the teeth apart and lips closed.
mouthpiece
A specially-fitted plastic mouth appliance may be worn at night to absorb the force of biting. This appliance may help to prevent future damage to the teeth and aid in changing the patient's behavior.
biofeedback
Biofeedback involves an electronic instrument that measures the amount of muscle activity of the mouth and jaw - indicating to the patient when too much muscle activity is taking place so that the behavior can be changed. This is especially helpful for daytime bruxers. Further research is needed to develop a treatment program for bruxers who clench during the night.

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TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad

Do you have dark gum?

Many people suffer from discolored gums, and this can be a major source of self-consciousness. Gum pigmentation treatment is the most viable solution for persons suffering from gum discoloration.

Why do I have dark gums?

Dark gum pigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors. One of the major contributing factors is simply genetics. Another contributing cause of dark gums is poor dental hygiene.  Smoking is also a major contributing factor to discolored gums.

What is gum pigmentation treatment?

Cosmetic dental procedure that uses a dental laser to remove dark pigmentation of  gums. It  is one of the most innovative dental technologies on the market today. Gum pigmentation treatment is often called “gum bleaching,” yet this treatment is so much more than that! Using the Laser is painless and safe method. The procedure can be completed in 1 office visit, so you can virtually walk out the door with beautiful pink gums. Just one gum pigmentation treatment can last up to 20 years! The healing process for gum pigmentation is very swift, and virtually painless.

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TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad

Bad Breath?

Bad breath starts in your mouth, there are many possible causes. They include:

Food -  The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can increase bacteria and cause a foul odor. Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic, and other vegetables and spices, also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter your bloodstream, are carried to your lungs and affect your breath.

Tobacco products - Smoking causes its own unpleasant mouth odor. Smokers and oral tobacco users are also more likely to have gum disease, another source of bad breath.

Poor dental hygiene - If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colorless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth and if not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums (gingivitis) and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis). The uneven surface of the tongue also can trap bacteria that produce odors. And dentures that aren't cleaned regularly or don't fit properly can harbor odor-causing bacteria and food particles.

Dry mouth - Saliva helps cleanse your mouth, removing particles that may cause bad odors. A condition called dry mouth — can contribute to bad breath because production of saliva is decreased. Dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep, leading to "morning breath," and is made worse if you sleep with your mouth open. Some medications can lead to a chronic dry mouth, as can a problem with your salivary glands and some diseases.

Infections in mouth - Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as tooth removal, or as a result of tooth decay, gum disease or mouth sores.

Other mouth, nose and throat conditions - Bad breath can occasionally stem from small stones that form in the tonsils and are covered with bacteria that produce odorous chemicals. Infections or chronic inflammation in the nose, sinuses or throat, which can contribute to postnasal drip, also can cause bad breath.

Medications - Some medications can indirectly produce bad breath by contributing to dry mouth. Others can be broken down in the body to release chemicals that can be carried on your breath.

Other causes - Chronic reflux of stomach acids (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can be associated with bad breath.

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TEETH Care Centre Dental Hospital, Ahmedabad