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Every week, I get at least one phone call complaining of severe toothache, almost always in the molars. (Back teeth).
The patient comes in and the clinical examination and xrays show no cavities, and the tests for fracture are usually negative at this stage.
#Pune #Dentist
The patient comes in and the clinical examination and xrays show no cavities, and the tests for fracture are usually negative at this stage.
#Pune #Dentist
Usually it can only mean one of two things:
1) If the pain is restricted to the upper molar, then a recent of concurrent history of sinusitis/runny nose/cold etc. I typically see this around late November and the history is very clear.
2) BRUXISM!
1) If the pain is restricted to the upper molar, then a recent of concurrent history of sinusitis/runny nose/cold etc. I typically see this around late November and the history is very clear.
2) BRUXISM!
What is Bruxism?
In plain and simple words, severe uncontrolled undesirable grinding of teeth against each other, usually occurs when the patients is asleep and the patient has no idea they are doing this.
The test is very simple. I will use my finger to test the Lateral
In plain and simple words, severe uncontrolled undesirable grinding of teeth against each other, usually occurs when the patients is asleep and the patient has no idea they are doing this.
The test is very simple. I will use my finger to test the Lateral
