Tooth clenching: here are all the secrets of bruxism
Did your dentist tell you you're clenching or grinding your teeth? Do you often have sore muscles in the morning? Most likely you may suffer from tooth clenching, one of the two manifestations of bruxism along with grinding. According to a 2013 scientific article entitled "Bruxism defined and graded: an international consensus" published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, bruxism is defined as a repetitive activity of masticatory muscles characterized by grinding or clenching of teeth and/or tension jaw thrust. Classifications of bruxism Bruxism is part of the parafunctional habits and can be classified according to the type of movement and the period of the day in which it occurs. It is distinguished in: 1 - static bruxism (clenching), characterized by the clenching of teeth; 2 - dynamic bruxism (grinding), ie the grinding of the arches. In addition, we talk about diurnal bruxism when the frame or grinding occurs during daylight hours, while it is ...