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Teeth Grinding / Snoring

Teeth grinding at night
The unconscious pressing of the teeth together or the grinding of the teeth is called "bruxism" in technical terminology. This is a misregulation of the jaw musculature as well as jaw joints or tooth contact. A misregulation of the muscle and jaw joint function can be very painful. From the cracking of the jaw joints to the familiar grinding of teeth and pain radiating into the neck, shoulders and back, there can be different symptoms. Just as many causes can be responsible for the incorrect regulation.
Through our intensive further training in the field of functional diagnostics and our extensive network of orthodontists, alternative practitioners and physiotherapists, we enable you to receive the best possible holistic treatment. The first step after a positive diagnosis is an intensive doctor-patient consultation in order to select the appropriate treatment method.

Remedy for snoring
Why do people snore at all? Snoring is caused by the fluttering and swinging of muscles and soft tissues in the narrowed throat. Because the muscles relax during sleep, the lower jaw falls backwards with the tongue and thus narrows the airway. Low tissue tension and overweight can have a strengthening effect. Therefore the snoring problem increases considerably with increasing age. The affected person often does not even notice his snoring - but suffers from the consequences such as dry mouth, hoarseness, sore throat. However, the partners usually feel more disturbed by the snoring noises.

Snoring splint / protrusion splint
For snorers, a snoring splint (protrusion splint) can be a very good help in the fight against the annoying noises at night. A snoring splint puts slight tension on the lower jaw and pulls it forward. This also causes the tongue muscles and the tissue in the lower jaw area to be slightly tensioned and can no longer sink so far back into the throat. The airways remain free and there is no snoring noise.

Light snoring has no health consequences. However, in order to be able to judge this, you should make an appointment with your dentist if necessary. It is not easy to find the right anti-snoring splint, as the range of products is large and the layman often does not know what to look out for. We can help you!