Tooth grinding or bruxism treatment in Vienna
What is tooth grinding or bruxism?
It starts every morning right after waking up and though it ebbs as the day progresses, it comes back in full force on the very next morning – a very strange and unrelenting pain in the jaw, sometimes coinciding with headaches and increased tension in the neck and back muscles. Many people who experience...
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Tooth grinding at night can put excessive pressure of up to 40 kilograms per square centimeter onto a patient’s jaws and thereby lead to very unfavorable consequences, such as:
Therefore, patients are usually on the hook for paying for their night guards out of their own pockets. The exact costs of such specialized splints vary depending on the material and fitting method used and can range from EUR 100 up to EUR 500.
We hope that you found this primer helpful and invite you to take a look at our blog for more interesting and hopefully helpful information.
All the Best & see you soon, Ace!
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What is tooth grinding or bruxism?
It starts every morning right after waking up and though it ebbs as the day progresses, it comes back in full force on the very next morning – a very strange and unrelenting pain in the jaw, sometimes coinciding with headaches and increased tension in the neck and back muscles. Many people who experience these symptoms most likely decide to ignore them for quite some time until they themselves, or with the help of a dentist, discover the truth: the culprit is none other than compulsive tooth grinding (also called bruxism) at night.Tooth grinding at night can put excessive pressure of up to 40 kilograms per square centimeter onto a patient’s jaws and thereby lead to very unfavorable consequences, such as:
- Abrasions on tooth surfaces
- Bleeding gums
- Loose teeth
- Fissures and cracks in the dental enamel
- Receding gum lines
- Inflammations of the jaw and facial muscles
- Headaches, neck pain, impaired vision
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Back pain and prolonged bad posture
When do I need a night guard or retainer for bruxism in Vienna?
Patients who feel pain in their jaws and teeth every morning after waking up for too many days in a row or who are alerted by their partners that they grind their teeth in their sleep should immediately consult a dentist for a professional diagnosis and manufacture of a custom-fitted night guard. Though the exact causes of compulsive bruxism can vary from patient to patient, they usually fall into one of the following two main categories:Damaged or Improperly Placed Tooth Replacements
Sometimes dental fillings and other forms of tooth replacements such as inlays or crowns may not fit properly and agitate a patient’s oral cavity, causing him or her to unconsciously attempt to fix the problem via tooth grinding. In such cases, dentists can fairly quickly zero in on the improperly placed or damaged tooth replacements (e.g., dental crowns or bridges) and fix them via targeted follow-up procedures.Stress
Patients who are facing significant stress and mental pressure (caused by either professional or personal factors) often unconsciously channel that tension to their jaw muscles which can result in tooth grinding at night.How much does a night guard or retainer for bruxism cost in Vienna?
In general, governmental health insurers only partially reimburse the costs associated with the diagnosis of bruxism and the manufacture of a professional night guard.Therefore, patients are usually on the hook for paying for their night guards out of their own pockets. The exact costs of such specialized splints vary depending on the material and fitting method used and can range from EUR 100 up to EUR 500.
We hope that you found this primer helpful and invite you to take a look at our blog for more interesting and hopefully helpful information.
All the Best & see you soon, Ace!
