In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, the conversation explores the phenomenon of teeth grinding and clenching, also known as bruxism, and its growing prevalence since the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dee is joined by endodontics specialist Rachelle Cohen, DMD, who discusses the significant dental issues arising from bruxism, such as cracked teeth and infections. The episode delves into the potential causes behind this dental stress, including the durability of older silver fillings, stress, and the side effects of common antidepressants. They also evaluate various treatments, focusing on night guards and the increasingly accepted use of Botox to mitigate the grinding force, reduce muscle size, and potentially train individuals to stop grinding altogether, which could save both money and dental damage in the long term.
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Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Teeth Grinding Issues
01:09 Meet Rachelle Cohen: Endodontics Specialist
01:56 Understanding Bruxism and Its Impact
02:08 COVID-19 and the Surge in Cracked Teeth
02:54 The Role of Stress and Fillings in Teeth Damage
05:15 Identifying Teeth Grinding Symptoms
10:09 Night Guards: First Line of Defense
11:41 Botox as a Treatment for Teeth Grinding
17:15 Cost Considerations and Effectiveness
21:35 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsShow less
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