Signs & Symptoms:
1)grinding/clenching of teeth
2)worn out tooth surfaces, sore facial muscles in the morning
3)square face(muscular masseters?)
Causes: psychogenic, genetic, stress
Treatment options:
1)splint therapy ($400 @ dentalcare), hypnotherapy, tricyclic antidepressants(muscle relaxants, may also help with underlying psychological problems)
2)crown restorations
3)overdentures (?)
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