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My mother in night always grinding her teeth and she have face many broken teeth why she grinding his teeth at night
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That’s her habit to grind it’s called Bruxism .
Night guard can be of help to her to avoid grinding
Visit ur local dentist for same
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She has Bruxism
There are various causes of bruxism:
-Stress and anxiety.
-Alcohol.
-Certain drugs and diseases.
-Heredity (if people in your family have this problem).
-Smoking.
It can be treated by using mouth guards during sleep and certain muscle relaxants if needed
Next Steps
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation.
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Hello
It is involuntary action.for this go for night guard to prevent teeth damage
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Night grinding or bruxism is common in elderlies. Most common reason is disturbed occlusal contacts.
Please visit a dentist and get your mom’s occlusion, vertical dimension, tmj evaluated.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Please visit a dentist and get a mouth guard made for her to wear in the night while sleeping.
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello sir she can use night mouth gard
She have bruxism
Next Steps
go to the dentist for physical evaluation
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
This habit is known as Bruxism.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required).
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