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Due to the Bruxism (Teeth Grinding & Clenching)-Gnashing of teeth?

Bruxism or gnashing of teeth it's called the paranormal(non-normal) gnashing and clenching of the teeth during the night or of the day.

The main causes this parafunctional of the mouth are :

the anomalies in the occlusion of the teeth
injuries of the lower jaw and Temporomandibular joint(K.(D.) or other disorders of the K.D.,as arthritis
stressful person who is in a period of stress or intensity
psychological condition, where the patient is experiencing repressed anger or frustration
aggressive, competitive or hyperactive personality
as a reaction to any acute or chronic pain

Many people do not realize that they have this habit, or they know but they don't know, that is catastrophic for the mouth.
Sometimes the companion is one who perceives the presence of the great sound,which is produced by the squeaking of the teeth during sleep.

What causes the Βρυγμός-Gnashing of teeth?

The results of this κατἀστασης is :

When tightening or creak with our teeth during the day and especially during the night , it's very boring and not overload the stomatognathic system.
In our teeth exercised excessive forces that cause the gradual attrition of them. That is, the cusps of the occlusal surface are smooth and flat. Unfortunately, the burnishing is done with a very slow rate, so often the patient does not see easily the difference in his teeth.
The slow this burnishing forces the pulp of the tooth to shrink and initially the patient does not feel pain or reduction of the occlusal capacity.After years of causing cracks and end fractures of the teeth.
Patients who exhibit the phenomenon of βρυγμού, usually waking up with severe headaches in the morning and feel the muscles of mastication tired.
You probably have pain in the temples,the ears, the top of the head, the nape of the neck.
Also showing the damaged tissue on the inside of the cheek.
In patients with prostheses, such as crowns and bridges, there are often cracks and breaks.