Brown ES, Hong SC. Antidepressant-induced bruxism successfully treated with gabapentin. J Am Dent Assoc. 1999 Oct. 130(10):1467-9. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. The ICSD-R listed diagnostic criteria for sleep bruxism. [7] The minimal criteria include both of the following: The ICSD-R also described three different types of sleep bruxism according to the duration the condition is present, namely acute, which lasts fo However, if they find that a mouthguard is uncomfortable, they may wish to consult a dentist about getting a custom product. What is a boil-and-bite mouthguard? Headaches, particularly pain in the temples, [5] caused by muscle pain associated with the temporalis muscle.

There are two categories of occlusal management strategies: 'true' occlusal interventions and occlusal appliances.Prado I.M., Abreu L.G., Silveira K.S., Auad S.M., Paiva S.M., Manfredini D., Serra-Negra J.M. (2018). Study of associated factors with probable sleep bruxism among adolescents. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 14(8), 1369-1376.

Some mouthguards and MADs are available over-the-counter and can be adjusted to fit your mouth, but many patients get custom mouthpieces that are molded by a dentist Tenderness, pain or fatigue of the muscles of mastication, [10] which may get worse during chewing or other jaw movement. [9] Bruxism is clenching and grinding of the teeth that happens involuntarily. In sleep bruxism, this forceful grinding happens while a person is asleep. Sleep bruxism is most common in children, adolescents, and young adults but can affect people of any age. Teeth grinding. American Dental Association. http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/t/teeth-grinding. Accessed Feb. 12, 2017. Bruxism is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible. Bruxism has two distinct circadian manifestations: it can occur during sleep (indicated as sleep bruxism) or during wakefulness (indicated as awake bruxism)." [39]Medications: Research suggests certain medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), amphetamines, and antipsychotics may increase risk of sleep bruxism. It is important to discuss dosage and potential side effects of any medications with your doctor. The condition becomes less common with age, as around 8% of middle-aged adults and only 3% of older adults are believed to grind their teeth during sleep.