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In the quiet of the night, while most people are immersed in sweet sleep, some people wake up from their sleep because of the sound of teeth rubbing together. This situation is what we often call "teeth grinding". Teeth grinding is a phenomenon of tooth contact that occurs during sleep and is usually manifested by involuntary, rhythmic tooth rubbing. Although teeth grinding is more common in children, many** can also develop this problem. So, why do you grind your teeth at night? What are the medical principles behind this?
Western medicine explanation of teeth grinding.
From the perspective of Western medicine, teeth grinding is more complex and is generally believed to be related to the following factors:
1.Sleep Disorders: Sleep disorders are one of the common causes of teeth grinding like sleep apnea syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder during sleep, etc.
2.Psychological factors: Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, nervousness, etc., can also lead to teeth grinding.
3.Structural abnormalities in the oral cavity: Structural problems in the mouth, such as misaligned teeth and poor occlusion, can also cause teeth grinding.
4.Lifestyle habits: Bad lifestyle habits such as drinking, smoking, and excessive consumption of caffeinated beverages are also associated with teeth grinding.
For Western medicine**, the following methods are usually taken:
1.Oral protection: Wear specialized oral protection, such as braces, at night to reduce friction on your teeth.
2.Counseling: Counselling or stress management may be required for teeth grinding due to psychological factors.
3.Orthodontics: Orthodontics may be required for cases of structural abnormalities of the oral cavity**.
4.Medications**: In some cases, your doctor may recommend medications such as muscle relaxants to relieve teeth grinding.
TCM explanation of teeth grinding.
In traditional Chinese medicine, teeth grinding is thought to be caused by inflammation of the heart or internal movement of the liver wind. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human oral cavity is closely related to the internal organs, and the sound of teeth rubbing is an external manifestation of the dysfunction of the internal organs.
1.Heart inflammation: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive heart fire can lead to symptoms such as bitter mouth and teeth grinding. ** On the top, drugs such as Coptis chinensis and lotus seed heart are commonly used to clear the heart.
2.Liver Wind Internal Movement: The main tendon of the liver, if the liver wind moves internally, the muscles and muscles are restless, which may lead to tooth friction. **, Gastrodia, hook vine and other drugs are commonly used to calm the liver and calm wind.
In addition, Chinese medicine may also use acupuncture, cupping and other methods to regulate the function of internal organs and relieve teeth grinding according to the individual's constitution and symptoms.
Integrated** program.
For teeth grinding, it is usually a comprehensive program of integrated Chinese and Western medicine. First of all, it is necessary to go through a professional oral examination to rule out factors that may cause teeth grinding, such as abnormalities in the oral structure. Then, combined with the specific symptoms and constitution of the patient, the corresponding ** measures are taken.
1.Psychological adjustment: For patients who are stressed and emotionally stressed, it is recommended to have psychological counseling or some relaxation training, such as meditation, yoga, etc.
2.Oral protection: Wearing oral protection at night can effectively reduce friction and prevent damage to your teeth.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: According to the diagnosis of traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine is used for conditioning, such as Coptis chinensis and lotus seed heart to clear the heart and fire, or gastrodia and hook vine to calm the liver and calm wind.
4.Lifestyle adjustments: Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake, don't smoke, and maintain good lifestyle habits.
Epilogue. Although teeth grinding is not a serious disease, long-term teeth grinding can cause damage to teeth and oral health, and may also affect the rest of others. Therefore, once the phenomenon of teeth grinding occurs, you should seek medical attention and seek professional help in time. At the same time, maintaining a good attitude and living habits is also an important measure to prevent and grind teeth.
Here, I would like to remind readers to pay attention to their oral health, maintain good living habits, and give priority to prevention, supplemented by prevention, in order to have a healthy body and a good life.
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