Bruxism Treatment And Bite Re-Construction Before And After Case
Our case of the month for November involves a re-construction of the bite over a number of years. The main reason for treatment was due to severe tooth wear due to bruxism. Bruxism is essentially grinding at night to such an extent that the enamel is worn over a number of years. This can cause a number of problems such as:
Tooth sensitivity
Difficulty in eating
Lack of a coherent bite
Aesthetic issues
Pain leading to root canal treatment in severe cases
Tooth wear, on the whole, can be prevented o… READ MORE