Re: Sue's campaign of misinformation


> > >The dentists on Dentaltown brought up automonic function and its
> > >potential role in the parafunction associated with TMJ disorders.

I can see how the ANS could be involved in causing nighttime bruxism,
but the effect might be more via glandular involvement (adrenal medulla
rather than smooth muscle), or via the enteric nervous system (the
third division of the ANS)?


> Q. What causes involuntary bruxing and grinding at night?

> Amatus: No one yet knows the answer to that question. If anyone did,
> we could treat the disorder.

I was under the impression that involuntary bruxing and grinding at
night is oftentimes caused by stress. I've been wondering for a while -
if this is the case, should dentists offer preventative advice in this
area with regards to relaxation techniques (similar to dispensing
smoking cessation information)?

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