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Treating Bruxism Caused by Dental Issues

Bruxism essentially refers to unintentional and constant clenching and grinding of the teeth. People suffering from this problem are often oblivious to the fact that they have developed this habit, and mostly don’t know that treatment is available until damages to the teeth and mouth are harsh. Severe Bruxism can also lead to unexplained facial pain and morning headaches.  Although the reasons for Bruxism are many, most patient’s brux due to dental problems. These may include atypical alignment of the lower and upper teeth (malocclusion) and similar issues. Evaluation  In case you have symptoms, your dental expert looks for any changes to the mouth and teeth over the next few visits to figure out if it is progressive and to find out whether you require treatment. Establishing the cause If your dental expert believes that you are suffering from bruxism, they try to figure out its reason by asking several questions about general health, daily routines, medications,

Dental care and cardiovascular problems

Our mouth teems with bacteria — most of them absolutely harmless. Normally, good oral health care and body's natural defenses, can keep these bacteria restrained. However, it is possible for harmful bacteria to grow out of control and cause infections such as, gum diseases and tooth decay. In addition, certain medications, or dental care treatments can also disrupt the normal balance of these bacteria in the mouth that makes it easier for them to enter the bloodstream. Here is a look at some heart related issues and how they affect your dental routine. Dental care if someone has undergone a heart attack Speak with your cardiologist about getting any oral treatments. Make sure your dentist knows that you are taking any blood-thinners. Such medicines may lead to excessive bleeding at the time of oral surgery treatments. Speak to your dentist in Brampton if nitroglycerin and oxygen are available if any medical emergency arises during an appointment. Hypertension