Whitening

Professional Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening has become essential for a healthy and beautiful smile today. The whiteness of the teeth is affected by the consumption of products such as tea and coffee, alcoholic and acidic beverages, cigarettes and cigars, and changes color over time. The teeth turn yellow and turn a brown and creamy brown color and appear stained. Patients who are disturbed by this situation try to whiten their teeth with different toothpastes, and for this they start brushing frequently. However, it should be remembered that nothing you do can whiten your teeth. You should get help from an expert for this. As Zirkondiş, we apply the teeth whitening process in our clinics easily, quickly and with the quality that you will be most satisfied with. The application is painless and easy. First of all, it is decided which whitening method will be suitable for your teeth. Then the process is started by our expert staff. In the first week after teeth whitening, you should stay away from drinks and foods that will affect the color of the teeth, otherwise the color will turn yellow again. The only thing you need to pay attention to in order for the process to be long-term is to pay a little more attention to your diet and stay away from those that will affect the color of your teeth.

Gum Treatment

The most important goal in gingival treatment is to minimize the inflammatory reaction and bring it to a slow state. In the first step of the treatment, removal of calculus, bacterial plaque and pockets that cause inflammation is performed. Hand devices and ultrasonic instruments working with sound waves, namely cavitron, are used to destroy dental calculus and bacterial plaque. As in all diseases, starting gum treatment early is very important for the positive result of the treatment. Periodontal destruction can be slowed down or stopped with treatments applied with hand tools and ultrasonic devices.

What is Bruxism (Teeth Clenching)?
Bruxism (clenching) is a condition in which an individual clenches, grinds, or presses their teeth together. Individuals with bruxism (teeth grinding) may unconsciously clench their teeth while awake, or clench or grind their teeth during sleep.
Sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) is normally considered a sleep-related movement disorder. It has been observed that individuals who clenched or gnashed their teeth during sleep were more likely to have other sleep disorders such as snoring and pauses in breathing, namely sleep apnea.

Mild cases of bruxism may not require any treatment. However, in some individuals, bruxism can be so frequent and severe that it causes jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth, and other problems.

It is important for the oral and dental health of the individual to know the signs and symptoms of bruxism (teeth grinding) and to maintain regular dental care, as it will not be easy for the individual to realize that they have sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) until various complications develop.

What Causes Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)?
Medical professionals have not determined exactly what causes bruxism (teeth grinding), but they think it is due to a combination of genetic, physical and psychological factors.

In many cases, waking bruxism (teeth grinding) can be caused by emotions such as anxiety, stress, anger, frustration or tension. In addition, it may have developed as a coping strategy or a habit in a process where the individual enters deep concentration.

Sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) may occur as a result of a sleep-related or sleep-related chewing activity.
Various factors increase the risk of developing bruxism (teeth grinding): Stress comes first among these factors. Increased anxiety or stress can cause teeth to grind. This may also be due to anger and frustration. It can be associated with bruxism (teeth grinding), Parkinson's disease, dementia, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), sleep-related disorders such as epilepsy, night terrors, sleep apnea, and some other mental health and medical disorders such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Age is another influencing factor for bruxism (teeth grinding). Bruxism (teeth grinding) is more common in young children, but usually goes away in adulthood.

It has been observed that the risk of bruxism (teeth grinding) is high in individuals with an aggressive, competitive or hyperactive personality type.

Bruxism (teeth grinding) can be a rare side effect of psychiatric medications such as some antidepressants. Similarly, smoking, drinking caffeinated beverages, consuming alcohol, or using recreational drugs can increase the risk of bruxism (teeth grinding).

Sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) tends to run especially in families. Individuals with bruxism (teeth grinding) are very likely to have a family history of bruxism.
 

What are the Complications that May Occur with Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)?

In most cases, bruxism (teeth grinding) does not cause serious complications. However, severe bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause tooth damage that requires filling or restoration, tension headaches, and severe pain in the jaw or face. In short, disorders in the temporomandibular joints, namely the jaw joints, called TMJ, can cause a clicking sound in the ear during the opening and closing of the mouth of the individual.

What are the Symptoms and Types of Bruxism (teeth grinding)?

Bruxism (teeth grinding) can be divided into two different types: sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) if the individual is asleep, and awake bruxism if the individual is awake.
Bruxism (teeth grinding) has a variety of signs and symptoms caused by pressing the teeth together. Clenching signs and symptoms include
Grinding teeth loud enough to wake the individual's sleep partner
Increasing toothache, including interlocking
Tooth sensitivity, cracked, flattened, loose or chipped teeth
pain in the jaw, neck or face
Enamel that has eroded enough to expose the deeper layers of the tooth
Pain that feels like an earache, even if there is no problem in the ear
Mild headache that starts at the temples
Sleeping disorder
Damage from chewing on the inside of the cheek
There is a locked jaw that does not open or close completely with tired or contracted jaw muscles.
Individuals who have any of the symptoms listed above or have other concerns about the teeth or jaw should consult a dentist or doctor.

Parents who notice that their child has teeth grinding or other signs or symptoms of Bruxism (teeth grinding) should mention it at the child's next dental appointment.

How Is Bruxism (Teeth Clenching) Diagnosed?
Dentists will also check for possible signs of bruxism (clenching) during regular dental examinations. If the dentist encounters any symptoms, he or she will look for changes in your teeth and mouth over the next few visits to see if the process is progressing and to determine if the individual needs treatment.

If the dentist diagnoses bruxism (clenching) in the individual, he or she tries to determine the cause of clenching by asking questions about the individual's general dental health, medications, daily routines and sleep habits.

In the process of diagnosing bruxism (clenching), the dentist checks various items to assess the extent of the condition. These checked items include significant dental abnormalities such as tenderness in the jaw muscles, broken or missing teeth, and traces of damage to the teeth and inner cheeks, and X-rays to look for signs of damage to the underlying jawbone. In this way, a normal dental exam can detect temporomandibular joint disorders, other dental problems, or other health disorders that can cause similar jaw or ear pain.

Lifestyle Changes And Home Care For Bruxism
Various individual care steps can be taken to prevent bruxism or help treat the condition in the individual. For this, the individual must first take steps to reduce stress. Listening to music during the day, taking a hot bath or exercising before bed can help with relaxation and reduce the risk of developing bruxism.

Avoiding stimulants in the evening may help the individual. Avoiding caffeinated coffee or tea, especially after dinner, and abstaining from alcohol in the evening can stop an individual from clenching their jaws, as bruxism (clenching) can worsen.

The individual should strive to get regular and adequate sleep and ideally go to bed at the same time each night. Good sleep habits gained in this way can help reduce bruxism (teeth clenching).

The individual should talk to the sleep partner, if any. In this way, if there are teeth grinding or clicking sounds while sleeping, it may be possible to report this to the dentist.

The individual should go to regular dental check-ups. Dental exams are the best way to identify bruxism (clenching). The dentist may see signs of bruxism (clenching) in the mouth and jaw during regular visits and examinations.