Bruxism (teeth grinding)

Question 1

Management

Answer 1

Encourage pt to recognise and understand problem and work at overcoming it

Practise keeping teeth apart

Slowly munch an apple before retiring

Practise relaxation techniques, inc. meditation, before retiring (bruxism is related to stress)

Place a hot face towel against the sides of the face before retiring to achieve relaxation

If this fails and bruxism is socially unacceptable during the night, use a mouthguard