Dental Physiotherapy Krakow - Bruxism
 and its comprehensive treatment | Filip Skowron

Teeth Grinding - an Increasingly Common Problem for Patients in Krakow 😬

Increasingly, patients with dental problems are visiting my dental physiotherapy office in Krakow. In many cases, the problem is connected with bruxism, but do we really know what this involves? 🤔

What exactly is bruxism? - explains Filip Skowron, dental physiotherapist from Krakow

➡️ It is a repetitive activity of the masticatory muscles, which involves clenching and grinding of teeth, rapid movements of the mandible, or unconsciously positioning it in a specific position. All these behaviors can occur both during the day (20-30% of cases) as well as at night (13%). 🌕🌑

➡️ It usually occurs unconsciously - up to 40% of people with bruxism don't report any symptoms.

Causes of bruxism - a comprehensive approach in dental physiotherapy in Krakow

➡️ Many patients who visit the dental physiotherapy office in Krakow don't know that strong emotions or permanent stress can significantly contribute to the development of this problem and affect our masticatory system. Depression, anxiety, excessive focus or neurosis additionally provoke the appearance of this condition, as well as excessive gum chewing, pen biting, and ongoing orthodontic treatment.

👤 Besides psychological factors - untreated malocclusion (genetics), ongoing orthodontic treatment, or changes in the nervous system often affect the discussed problem. Risk factors in this case also include sleep disorders, occlusion problems, as well as digestive system issues - reflux/heartburn. 😵‍💫

Characteristic symptoms of bruxism - diagnosis in a dental rehabilitation office in Krakow

• worn teeth,
• pain in the face, head, oral cavity, or neck,
• jaw pain,
• tooth cracks or fractures,
• muscle tension,
• temporomandibular joint dysfunction,
• indentations on the tongue, so-called garlands,
• linea alba (horizontal white line on the inner surface of the cheek)
• recession, which is the retraction of gums that causes exposure of dental necks,
• sensitivity or tooth pain during contact, e.g., while chewing food,
• dental cavities,
• damage to dental prostheses or reconstructed teeth.

Treatment

➡️ In treatment, patient education is the fundamental issue. Through self-therapy, the patient will be able to consciously relax and massage the muscles in the face, head, or neck, both in cases of increased tension and improper tooth contact. 🤐

➡️ Due to the complex nature of the problem, the patient should receive comprehensive care from a team consisting of a dentist, dental physiotherapist, psychotherapist, or speech therapist. During treatment, manual techniques from the field of manual therapy that reduce pain sensations can be effective, as well as kinesiotherapy, tongue work 😛, or muscle exercises that increase the range of motion of the jaw. Therapy directed at the cervical spine will additionally calm the nervous system, reducing discomfort in the face and skull area. Sometimes osteopathy and urogynecological physiotherapy provide helpful support.

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Dental Rehabilitation Krakow - Filip Skowron invites you for consultations

Are you struggling with similar problems? Find out if you can get rid of pain through dental physiotherapy. Don't delay, schedule an appointment at the dental physiotherapy office in Krakow run by Filip Skowron! 👋🏻