Problems of Stressed Managers: Bruxism

You may think that being a high-level executive is a wonderful thing; someone who gives orders to many, constantly attending business meetings and invitations, with a schedule that is always full, and considered 'Important' in the business world or a certain circle. However, the challenges and costs of such a life can be more than you think. Stressed executives, meticulous and competitive individuals in the business world, and aggressive white-collar workers can experience various problems caused by this lifestyle and personality traits. One of these is bruxism, which manifests itself as teeth grinding and clenching behaviors.

In a way, this disorder, considered an executive disease, has other symptoms such as starting the day with pain in the teeth and feeling tired. In addition to the points mentioned above, if you feel pain in your ears in the morning and have difficulty swallowing, you may be suffering from bruxism. One of the leading psychological and physiological factors that lead to bruxism is stress. Since most people are unaware that they have been clenching and/or grinding their teeth for a long time, the diagnosis of bruxism is often made after the disease has progressed.

Bruxism patients typically report the following complaints when they consult a doctor: pain in the chewing muscles and joint pain in the morning, ear pain, headaches and neck pain, sounds from the jaw joint, fatigue and tiredness, pain and sensitivity in the teeth, and difficulty swallowing.

If complaints related to teeth and chewing muscles are prominent, it is necessary to consult a dentist first. The neurology and psychiatry branches are also involved with bruxism at certain levels. The treatment of bruxism primarily aims to prevent the habit of teeth clenching and grinding from causing permanent damage to the person's jaw joints and to relieve pain. A special transparent plate, 2 mm thick, is made for the upper jaw, thus preventing the person's teeth from coming into contact with each other during sleep.

This device, which sits on the teeth and is called a 'Night guard', is used, and if it does not resolve the issue, stress therapy is applied or measures are taken to ensure the patient sleeps comfortably. If deemed necessary by the dentist, treatments such as prosthetic applications and the renewal of faulty fillings and crowns are performed. If excessive deformation has occurred in the person's jaw joints due to teeth clenching and grinding, surgical treatments may also be considered.

In addition to these, botox injections can be applied to the chewing muscles in the lower part of the cheek to prevent unwanted contractions and clenching. If excessive deformation has occurred in the person's jaw joints due to teeth clenching and grinding, surgical treatments may also be considered. In addition to these, botox injections can be applied to the chewing muscles in the lower part of the cheek to prevent unwanted contractions and clenching.