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Malocclusion – Natural Born K… Bruxers! 2008-02-26 16:24:00 Malocclusion is a condition in which teeth are misaligned. When the teeth are misaligned there is abnormal friction between the teeth, and when the patient grinds or clenches his teeth the results are more severe.There are several types of Malocclusion. These types differ in the way the teeth are misaligned. These types are:SpacingSpacing is a condition where there is a gap between the teeth. This occurs when the teeth are very small compared to the available space within the jaw.CrowdingCrowding is a condition where there is a lack of space for all the teeth to fit normally side by side within the jaw. In case of crowding the teeth are positioned one on top of the other.Over biteOver bite is a condition where the front teeth overlap the lower teeth in an excessive manner.Under biteUnder b Read more:Natural
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More complications – TMJ Disorder 2008-02-17 15:26:00 Bruxism has a formidable array of problems that it can cause. This array includes damage to teeth, headaches, earaches, facial pain and an unwanted transfer of money from your bank account to your dentist.Just as we thought this summarizes all the problems with Bruxism, another complication pops up from nowhere. The additional complication is called Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder also known as TMJD, TMJ or TMD.Fact 1:Temporomandibular joints are sets of joints that connect the lower jaw to the skull.Fact 2: Temporomandibular joints are the most complex set of joints in the human body.Muscular disorder of the temporomadibular joints often occurs among TMJ patients. Common causes for this disorder include Bruxism and other biting, grinding and clenching habits. TMJ disorder, which is
King Bruxer 2007-12-02 15:34:00 Do you know who is King Bruxer?Actually there is a whole family of King Bruxers. The family’s name is: Rattus.WHAT?The best known members of this family are: Rattus Rattus and Rattus Norvegicus.WHO?! And WHO?!Don’t tell me you don’t know them. You must have met one of them at least once or twice, or at least heard about them from friends and relatives.OK! To prove it to you here is a picture of two of the family members:Fact 1:Rats grind their teeth in order to sharpen them.Fact 2:Rats can chew into metal wires and the like.Fact 3:Rats’ front teeth (incisors) grow! They grow 5 inches per year.Fact 4:If rats do not grind their teeth then their teeth grow without end.Fact 5:If rats’ teeth do not grow, then with all this grinding they will be forced to go to a rat dentist.Sadly our
No title 2007-11-26 14:38:00 They are the Bruxers…They live among us…They are everywhere…When it is dark they begin their path of destruction…YOU MIGHT BE ONE OF THEM!!!No… No… You got me all wrong! Being a Bruxer is nothing more than having a sleep disorder called Bruxism.Fact 1:The word Bruxism originates from the Greek word "brugmos" which means gnashing of teeth.Fact 2:Animals need to Brux in order to sharpen their teeth.Fact 3:Bruxism is one of the most common sleep disorders.Fact 4:About 20% of the Bruxers grind their teeth in a destructive way.During sleep the facial muscles including the jaw muscles take the opportunity of our unconsciousness and begin to play a little game. The game causes movement of the jaw up, down and sideways. The result is gnashing and grinding of the teeth, hence Bruxism. B