Limit the effects of bruxism

To date, there is no solution to act on the cause of bruxism. The treatments are designed to reduce friction to limit the harmful effects. The dentist can now offer two techniques. The construction of a gutter night can be considered to protect teeth by preventing the clamps to touch. About 3% of French benefit from this support. If this is not enough, another technique called biofeedback, is to put sensors that are ringing alarm clock during episodes of bruxism. It is effective but temporary. The second way is the psychological care of the patient, to understand the causes of anxiety and stress. Relaxations sessions can be beneficial. Some psychologists compare bruxism to an emergency exit of emotional overload. Apart from psychological, it should reduce all factors of stress, reduce foods containing caffeine and relax his jaw in the massage before bedtime.