The reasons for grinding teeth are:
The first is that there are parasites in the body. Parasites secrete some harmful substances, which affect the autonomic nerves. During the day, we are more conscious and can control our behavior, but when we fall asleep, we will grind our teeth unconsciously. It won't happen again after Du Chong.
The second reason is mental stress and excessive liver fire, which is called "liver wind moving inside" by Chinese medicine. The main reason for excessive liver fire is that we eat too much fried, spicy and refined food in our daily diet, so that heat toxin accumulates in our body. Grinding teeth is a symptom, manifested as physical imbalance. In the long run, it will make people fidget, awake and even insomnia. The treatment is to clear away heat and fire.
So; Handling principle:
① Remove pathogenic factors, especially psychological factors and local factors.
② Treatment of systemic diseases related to bruxism.
③ Care should be taken to protect periodontal tissues and muscles in refractory cases. A cushion with smooth and hard surface can be made to cover the tooth surface and extend to the high point on the buccal tongue side, which can avoid the interference force during side occlusion and needs regular inspection.
④ Treatment of various complications caused by excessive wear.