Bruxism is now confirmed as one of the manifestations of stress. Teeth grinding happens to be a common symptom of stress. A study at the Heinrich-Heine University in Germany sought to find out the relationship between bruxism and stress. Thin plates were used to evaluate teeth grinding in bruxism patients and normal people.
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Bruxism is the clenching of the jaw and grinding of teeth which can generate 250psi when conscious and 900psi when asleep. These forces will definitely shatter teeth surfaces. Stress is believed to be the main cause of bruxism. People in high stress occupations such as the military have a high risk of suffering bruxism. Many other causes have also been identified such as antidepressants, other medication and drugs. The link between antidepressants and bruxism has been comprehensively explored.
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Bruxism is still a widespread problem in the population. It is postulated that the problem is also caused by internal factors which are neurological as well as psychological. A study has been done to ascertain the cause of bruxism in adults. Find out the findings of this study on this link.
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