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Bruxism and snoring
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Good evening!!
I have been snoring for the last 3 years and recently bruxism started due to which I had a tooth fracture.
For bruxism I'm using night guards and it only stops the sound but please suggest ways to overcome both.
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Continue using a hard occlusal splint to limit effects of bruxism. Visit a dentist for any occlusal adjustments if required.
Fir snoring consult an ENT specialist
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Continue using night gaurd and visit an ENT doctor
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Dear patient. I understand your concern. Snoring arises from multiple reasons. Snoring is always best treated early. Many studies prove that snoring increase cerebrovascular and systemic diseases. Visit a dental clinic in your city for proper dental checkup. Regarding bruxism - it can permanently damage your other teeth too. Both need proper diagnosis and long term treatment. In some type of dental problems orthodontic treatment is key for good relief. Avoid self diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helped.
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Lifestyle changes to help you stop snoring:
Lose weight. Losing even a little bit of weight can reduce fatty tissue in the back of the throat and decrease, or even stop, snoring.
Quit smoking. If you smoke, your chances of snoring are high.
Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, and sedatives.
Exercise in general can reduce snoring, even if it doesn't lead to weight loss. That's because when you tone various muscles in your body, such as your arms, legs, and abs, this leads to toning the muscles in your throat, which in turn can lead to less snoring.
For Bruxism continue using nightguards.
Taking steps to relieve stress, practising good sleep habits and avoiding caffeine in the evening may help reduce grinding.
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Consult an ENT specialist for permanent treatment for snoring.
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Good evening, first I would like to know if you have any deleterious habit, your weight. Please let me know if you are on any medication. Also, do you exercise. After this we need to have further investigation such as some x-ray etc.
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For now you need to relax, plan clinic consultation
for thorough check up, do not stress yourself as it can lead increase in bruxism, please do not forget to bring your night guard while going for clinic consultation.
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If you have any deleterious habits such as smoking or alcoholism please try to stop as soon as possible. Try to exercise daily and try to maintain your ideal weight.
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Dr. Deeksha Sharma
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Chronic snoring can be due to various reasons like thin/deviated nasal septum, polyps etc and many other factors. Night guards will prevent your teeth grinding habit to affect your teeth as minimal pressure will be there due to guards but to treat the underlying problem of snoring you should consult an ENT.
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Consult an ENT to treat snoring or evaluate it further.
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Switch to hard night guards if your current ones are soft or torn. Continue wearing it while sleeping.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Continue using the night guard every night for the next 6 months. Please visit an ENT surgeon regarding your snoring problem.
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