Bruxism & Arsenicum Alb

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Bruxism and Arsenicum Album

 

Bruxism is the habit of grind the teeth, clenching of the teeth and

can be associated with forceful jaw movements, resulting in rubbing,

gritting, or grinding together of the teeth, usually during sleep.

The cause of this is somewhat of a debate. Some researchers say that

if the occlusion (bite) of someone is not correct they will brux.

Others say that it is a central nervous system disorder. Others say

it is a multifaceted problem. Whatever the cause may be EVERYONE

bruxes. Therefore, the question is NOT whether a person does in fact

brux. Rather, the better question is to what degree do they brux.

 

The pressure that can be generated across the teeth can range from

100 to 600psi (pounds per square inch) this is an incredible amount

of force. The problems occurs as a result of these forces being

applied. It can be difficult to recognize the cause/effect sequence.

 

Possible signs include:

 

1. Wearing of teeth - Wear occurs from the movement of the teeth

harshly against one another. Although all teeth may show this type

wear, it is especially noticeable when a person has front teeth that

appear having the same length - as if they were filed down.

 

2. Breaking of teeth - As teeth wear, the edges of front teeth and

the cusps or corners of back teeth will begin to show microfractures

or cracks. These cracks can not be seen on x-rays. It takes

magnified

vision and/or an intraoral magnified image to diagnose them. Where

this becomes especially important, is that teeth with these type of

fractures will either eventually chip, break a corner, or yet

require

root canal therapy. The reason for root canal therapy is that the

fracture begins on the surface of the tooth and eventually deepens

until the crack enters the area of the nerve.

 

3. Sensitive teeth - Usually a generalized soreness and/or a cold

sensitivity. Receeding gums and/or teeth with gum line " notches " .

Most people have been told or assume that receeding gums occur

because of age, using a hard bristle brush or the occurence of gum

(periodontal) disease. In fact none of these reasons are correct in

a

majority of the cases. These are referred to as abrasion areas.

When

teeth grind hard against each other year after year, they flex at

the

gum line and the enamel (which ends thinly at the gum line)

microfractures away. The end result is an area at the gum line that

you can catch your fingernail in and may get extremely sensitive to

touch and/or cold.

 

4. Loose teeth- Teeth loosen because of the " rocking " back forth

that

occurs. The best analogy is the example of getting a fence post out

of the ground by rocking it back and forth.

 

5. Periodontal pockets (loss of supporting bone around the teeth)-

Sometimes instead of the tooth getting loose, there may be a

generalized horizontal loss of supporting bone and/or localized

areas

of bone loss.

 

6. Bony ridges (tori)- Instead of losing bone support - some people

actually form " extra " bone to support the teeth (this appears as

bony

ridges that can be seen and felt on the jaw bones as a smooth raised

area about at the level of the roots.

 

7. Cheek irritation - A ridge or line of fibrosed (toughened) tissue

on the inside of the cheek that corresponds to where the teeth come

together. Sometimes a person will actually bite themselves along

this

line (especially in the most posterior molar area). Sore muscles

(especially in the cheek and temple area) When these two muscles are

overused. They may get sore - just like when you over exercise, your

other muscles get sore.

 

8. Headaches (especially upon waking in the same muscle areas).

Instead of soreness, the muscle aches will appear as a headache.

 

9. TMJ problems (jaw joint pain / soreness). The jaw joint may be

over loaded and resulting problems occur.

 

 

Homeopathic Arsenicum Album (Arsenious Acid-Arsenic Trioxide)

 

This profoundly acting remedy works on every organ and tissue. Its

clear-cut characteristic symptoms correspond to many severe types of

disease making its homeopathic use constant and certain. Its general

symptoms often alone lead to its successful application.

 

This homeopathic remedy when signs and symptoms include the all-

prevailing debility, exhaustion, and restlessness, with nightly

aggravation, are most important. Unhealthy, easily-bleeding gums.

Ulceration of mouth with dryness and burning heat. Epithelioma of

lips. Tongue dry, clean, and red; stitching and burning pain in

tongue, ulcerated with blue color. Bloody saliva. Neuralgia of

teeth;

feel long and very sore; worse after midnight; better warmth.

Metallic taste.

 

Also used for great exhaustion after the slightest exertion. This,

with the peculiar irritability of fiber, gives the characteristic

irritable weakness. Burning pains. Unquenchable thirst. Burning

relieved by heat. Disturbed, anxious, restless sleep. Must have head

raised by pillows. Suffocative fits during sleep. Sleeps with hands

over head. Dreams are full of care and fear. Drowsy, sleeping

sickness.

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

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