Grinding and clenching of the teeth, i.e. bruxism, is a very common, but insidious biting problem.
Teeth grinding or bruxism is a condition that many people do not know they suffer from. If your jaw hurts, your head or shoulders ache often, or fillings are loose, you may be grinding and tensing your muscles. Visit the dentist – effective help is available!
During the dental check-up, you will get an assessment of the health of your mouth and teeth from the dentist, as well as a recommendation for further measures. A dental check-up is a painless examination, and there is no need to do any treatment in connection with it.
Book an appointment for a dental check-upMassaging the masticatory muscles can relax tense states of the masticatory muscles caused by crunching and tensing the masticatory muscles and ease the pain caused by them.
Book an appointment for massage of masticatory musclesThe symptoms of teeth grinding are not immediately associated with bruxism.
Many people learn they suffer from bruxism only when a dentist detects it during a dental check-up or if a person sleeping next to them points out their nocturnal grinding – because it makes an unpleasant noise.
Not only does the pain make you feel miserable, but the grinding wears down your teeth and puts a strain on your bite. If you have any of these symptoms, visit the clinic to talk about it.
You can book an appointment with a dentist, (Ohjaus) who, if necessary, will refer you to a dental specialist in bite physiology or prostology.
Pain in the facial area can also be treated in cooperation with an otologist (Ohjaus?) and a neurologist (Ohjaus?) in order to guarantee fast and high-quality treatment.
Teeth grinding is common – almost everyone grinds their teeth sometimes. You should seek treatment if your symptoms are affecting your daily life, you need to take pain medication, your teeth are worn, or you have facial pain or in the head area.
Bruxism can also cause TMD symptoms, i.e. pain and dysfunction in the jaw joints, bite muscles and teeth. For example, you may suffer from jaw fatigue, stiffness and pain.
What can help with teeth grinding? Visit a dentist.
Initially, the dentist will talk with you to find out about your background. They will examine your bite carefully: whether your teeth are worn down, how your muscles are feeling, whether the lining of your mouth and tongue show signs of bruxism - for example, there may be bite marks on your cheeks that tell you that you are straining your muscles.
Your dentist will also ask you about any risk factors for bruxism, such as medications, medical conditions and any psychological stress.
If you tense your bite muscles while awake, the first and most important treatment is to become aware of your habit and learn to relax your bite muscles. Your dentist will be able to advise you on this.
If your problem is nocturnal grinding, a mouth guard can help.
If you suffer from TMD symptoms caused by bruxism, you can get relief from TMD symptoms by, among other things:
Stress management and relaxation techniques are home treatments for bruxism. Remember to lead a healthy lifestyle - so avoid alcohol and tobacco, and do exercise you enjoy.
Also cut down on chewing gum.
If all else fails, ask your dentist about botulinum treatment. (Ohjaus sopivaan sisältöön) In layman's terms, botox is the best-known brand of botulinum.
Service | Mobile Benefit price | Hinta-arvio |
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Dental check-up | 51.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 81.00 € | |
Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 88.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118.00 € | |
Lasten ja nuorten hammastarkastus Hinnat sisältävät poliklinikkamaksun (33,90 €). Varaa lasten ja nuorten hammastarkastus Prices 165.75–232.75 €, without Kela reimbursement 185.90–252.90 € | from 165.75 € Without Kela reimbursement from 185.90 € | |
Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 95.00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €80. | 106.00 € Without Kela reimbursement 115.00 € |
Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Prices 126.00–171.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 134.00–189.00 € | from 126.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 134.00 € | |
Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 91.00–253.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101.00–276.00 € | from 91.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101.00 € | |
Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Prices 271.00–693.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 271.00–750.00 € | from 271.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 271.00 € | |
Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Prices 598.00–755.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 598.00–755.00 € | from 598.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 598.00 € | |
Chipped tooth Prices 91.00–253.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 101.00–276.00 € | from 91.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 101.00 € | |
Tooth extraction Prices 105.00–709.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 115.00–771.00 € | from 105.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 115.00 € | |
Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Prices 95.00–436.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 95.00–436.00 € | from 95.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 95.00 € | |
Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. | Free Kela reimbursement deducted from the price | |
Anaesthesia Prices 36.00–37.00 €, without Kela reimbursement 39.00–40.00 € | from 36.00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 39.00 € |