Bruxism (teeth grinding) Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Bruxism (teeth grinding)
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caela Data Quality: 3 stars Sex: Female Age: 34y Condition: Chronic Headache Disorder 7 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Mild Mental: None Physical: Mild I am: Good caela ▼ First Symptom: 03/95
Alie Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Major Depressive Disorder Depression: 3 Mania: 0 Emotional: 3 Anxiety: 2 Compulsion: 2 External Stress: Overwhelming Rx Therapy 27 F Function: Low Distress: Moderate Alie ▼ First Symptom: 01/92 Dx: 01/02
Rachael Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 7 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: severe Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe Rachael ▼ First Symptom: 07/05 Dx: 03/06

Bruxism (teeth grinding) Report

Bruxism is characterized by the grinding of the teeth and is typically accompanied by the clenching of the jaw.

What we've learned from patients who report Bruxism (teeth grinding)

Symptom severities

Severe	86
Moderate	116
Mild	102
None	33

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bruxism (teeth grinding)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Mouthguard	32
Night Guard	8
BuSpar	1
PMS-Clonazepam	1
Ativan	1
Clonazepam	1
Electric Toothbrush	1
Vitamin E	1
Botox	1
Olanzapine	1

Last updated: June 19, 2013