Bruxism also causes pain in teeth. Clenching your bottom and top teeth together or grinding your teeth back and forth over each other is called bruxism . Grinding and clenching your teeth when you sleep can be stopped by the use of a …
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Bruxism Bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and is typically includes the clenching of the jaw. The major cause of Bruxism is anxiety and.
Laboratory-grown gingival cells treated with vitamin D boosted their production of an endogenous antibiotic, and killed more bacteria than untreated cells, according to a new study. The research suggests that vitamin D can help protect the gums from bacterial infections that lead to gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontitis affects up to 50 percent of the US population, is a major cause of tooth loss, and can also contribute to heart disease. Most Americans are deficient in vitamin D.
African-Americans receive poorer dental care than white Americans, even when they have some dental insurance coverage. To better understand why this is so, researchers surveyed African-American adults with recent oral health symptoms, including toothaches and gum disease. Their findings provide insights into why disparities persist even among those with dental insurance and suggest strategies to removing barriers to dental care.
Bruxism comes from the Greek word brygmós, which means, ” gnashing of teeth.” That is exactly what the dental condition Bruxism is – grinding , gnashing and clenching your teeth. Many people grind their teeth or clench without even …