Family Dentistry by Dr.J.

Family Dentistry by Dr.J. Dental Services

03/11/2025

When you grind or clench your teeth in your sleep — a condition called bruxism — your jaw muscles can squeeze together much harder than they do when you’re awake.
Normally, chewing food uses around 70–150 kilograms of pressure, but during sleep bruxism, some people can reach 80 kilograms or more, which is strong enough to damage teeth over time.
This happens because the masseter muscle, one of the strongest muscles in the human body, contracts without conscious control.
Over time, this can cause worn or cracked teeth, jaw pain, and morning headaches.

25/10/2025

🦷 Lo que NO te dijeron del BRUXISMO 😬💤

El bruxismo no es solo “apretar los dientes al dormir”: es un desgaste silencioso que afecta dientes, mandíbula y hasta tu bienestar general.

Lo que pasa al rechinar los dientes:

Presión de hasta 250 kg en la mandíbula, más que al masticar un hueso.

Desgaste del esmalte, fracturas, microfisuras, y daño a implantes o coronas.

Inflamación de la articulación temporomandibular (ATM), causando:
• Dolor de cabeza crónico
• Zumbidos en los oídos
• Dolor al abrir la boca
• Vértigos o mareos

Causas: estrés, ansiedad, problemas respiratorios, incluso en niños.

Señales de alerta:

Encías retraídas

Hipersensibilidad dental

Dolor al masticar

Asimetría facial

Qué puedes hacer:
✅ Usar férula dental nocturna si el dentista lo indica
✅ Técnicas de relajación para el estrés
✅ Evitar cafeína, alcohol y azúcar por la noche
✅ Hacer ejercicios mandibulares
✅ Consultar si hay chasquidos, dolor o rigidez al despertar

El bruxismo es un terremoto silencioso en tu boca: cuanto más se ignore, más daño causa.

🚩 Información con fines educativos y académicos; siempre consulta a tu médico o dentista de confianza.

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