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Bruxism
is the habit of grinding teeth. Tooth-grinding is often done
while you are asleep, but grinding or tapping teeth during the
day is also common. Continual tooth-grinding may erode gums and
supporting bones in the mouth. The teeth, gums, and tempero-mandibular
joints are affected. Appropriate health care includes: Self-care
after Diagnosis: A sleep study at MSS must be performed to diagnosis
Bruxisms that occur during sleep. Dentist's Care: Your dentist
may manufacture, fit, and install a night-guard prosthesis to
prevent tooth-grinding while you are asleep. A night-guard prosthesis
consists of removable splints which fit over the top of the teeth
to eliminate incorrect biting pressure. Signs and Symptoms:
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Frequent
contraction of muscles on the side of the face
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Annoying
tooth-grinding noises at night. This may be loud enough to
awake others
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Damaged
teeth, supporting gums, and bone
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Headaches
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What
to do? Contact Michigan Sleep Specialists as soon as possible.
Early diagnosis can prevent severe damage.
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Parasomnias
are movements and behaviors occurring during sleep. They may be
normal or abnormal. Parasomnias includes:
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Sleep
Walking
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Sleep
Terrors & Confusional Arousals
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Nightmares
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REM
Sleep Behavior Disorders
REM
Sleep Behaviors are complex, vigorous, or violent behaviors,
sometimes associated with dreamlike thoughts and images, that
occur during pathological REM Sleep.
Patients with REM Sleep Behaviors may complain of sleep disruption,
violent behavior with injuries to him/her self or to the bed
partner, or unpleasant, vivid dreams.
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Head
Banging
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