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A new study by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with sleep apnea also suffered from bruxism (teeth grinding) and use more prevalent Caucasian men than any other group.
The researchers found that bruxism was higher in men than in women -- 43% vs. 31% -- while Caucasians had the highest rate of bruxism compared to the ethnic group with the next highest level, Hispanics, 35% vs. 19%, respectively
It is estimated that 8% of the general US population suffers from bruxism, a condition frequently associated with a preexisting dental or jaw disorders, as well as stress.
Untreated bruxism can lead to excessive tooth wear and decay, periodontal tissue damage, jaw pain and temporo mandibular joint or TMJ pain, headaches, and sleep disturbances for patients and their bed partners.
"Bruxism can be both a daytime syndrome as well as a nighttime syndrome, but it is bruxism during sleep, including short naps, that causes the majority of health issues," said Dr. Shyam Subramanian, MD, FCCP, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
For more information about Bruxism, see also April 2009 Post
Monday, November 2, 2009
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It's really very Useful information.Thanks.This post is not helpful for newbies also for experts.Thanks a lot.Keep blogging.
ReplyDeleteThe authors of that study missed the opportunity to make that link that bruxism, or trigeminal parafunction, is also a sleep disorder just like sleep apnea.
ReplyDeleteThose prevalence numbers are way off. They relate to a study that involved asking people if the grind their teeth at night. If you're sleeping, how do you know? It's probably closer to 40 or 50% of people who grind or clench their teeth at night.
In any case, its probably the most destructive force in dentistry today.
Keep on blogging!