2006-09-13 01:13:58 · 8 answers · asked by cc c 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Bruxism: Grinding and gnashing the teeth.
Bruxism is due to clenching of the teeth other than in chewing and is associated with forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movements. This results in grinding or rubbing the teeth together.
Bruxism usually occurs during sleep. It is sometimes done to such an excess that it damages the occlusal surfaces of the teeth, particularly the molar teeth, and may contribute to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome.
The word "bruxism" comes from the Greek "brychein" meaning "to grind or gnash the opposing rows of upper and lower molar teeth."
2006-09-13 01:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Linda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This could be a little dengerous. But please read this word - COULD. There are instances where a person grinds his/her teeth during sleep. This is due to a certain secretion from the brian cells. This could be a symptom of brain disorder.
The other common name is Bruxism.
The condition is known as sleep bruxism, an oral habit characterized by rhythmic activity of the jawbone muscles that cause a forced contact between dental surfaces during sleep. It has been linked to headaches, joint discomfort and muscle aches, premature loss of teeth, and sleep disruption for both the person with bruxism as well as his or her bed partner.
2006-09-13 01:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by bedraj 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
medical reason for this bruxism is ,a involuantary movement of the subconcious mind ,reflected through jaw grinding against each other ,it can evn be waving ur hand or talking ,showing facial expression ,relates to many factors one among is stress.
2006-09-14 05:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by akbshetty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medical reason for this bruxism is ,a involuantary movement of the subconcious mind ,reflected through jaw grinding against each other ,it can evn be waving ur hand or talking ,showing facial expression ,relates to many factors one among is stress.
2006-09-13 02:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be several reasons. you may have some bad fillings on your teeth so you brain orders your jaws to grind to omit that interfere.because anyi nterference in natural movements of the jaws is harmfull. It could also be stress and anxiety. or your teeth are crowded so you might need an orthodontic treatmend
2006-09-13 01:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by sanam d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you mean grinding your teeth together while you sleep? My son does this when he is dreaming. I have heard some others say it is stress related.
2006-09-13 01:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by together420yrs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During his sound sleep, the mind is not at rest, it will assimilate some happenings. if any unwanted happening come to his mind he get nerved and grain his teeth
2006-09-13 04:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by ar.samy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some times if u dont masterbate or dont have any other rubbing activites u may start rubbing your teeth and get satisfied
2006-09-13 01:19:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lalithkumar G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋