Enlargement
of the lymph nodes is known to occur with infections
during an illness or as a result of bacterial infection
in teeth or the gums, the jaw and throat. Often an oral
cavity that is infected can cause the salivary glands
within to enlarge and lead to lymph node enlargement.
Symptoms
of lymph node enlargement due to teeth
grinding
A
significant symptom of an enlarged lymph node is
difficulty and pain while swallowing. A severely swollen
lymph node can also cause respiratory difficulty because
of the inflammation in the region. It can also be
accompanied by nasal blockage. Sometimes the facial pain
is not easy to pin point and might appear to be in the
ear and not directly in the lymph node location. It is
therefore essential to carry out an examination in order
to determine the exact cause of the pain and discomfort,
in order to clearly establish a linkage with a lymph
node enlargement.
Lymph node
enlargement and teeth grinding
A dental
pathology of lymph node enlargement needs to be close
examined by a dentist – preferably one who specializes
in Bruxism cases. Wear and tear of teeth and the
consequent decay of teeth is usually a case for dental
infection induced lymph node enlargement.
Severe
wear and tear of teeth that causes erosion of teeth
enamel and infection of surrounding gums and jaw plates
can be a direct result of teeth grinding. Teeth grinding
motions that are carried out during might times are
usually not apparent and can cause immense damage to
teeth when present for long durations as a chronic
condition.
Additionally,
the sheer pressure and tension caused by the teeth
grinding motions are enough to cause inflammation and
pain in the entire regions of the head and neck.
Immediate examination by a physician or a dentist is
required, to correctly identify the causes of the teeth
grinding.
Under
the circumstances when teeth grinding has been directly
responsible for the lymph node enlargement, attention to
curing the enlarged lymph node without treating the
teeth grinding condition will not give anyone a long
lasting solution to either of the issues. Teeth grinding
is a multi causal condition and needs an expert
diagnosis in order to find the real issues that are
triggers to the condition. When teeth grinding causes
lymph nodes to enlarge, usually taking the correct
measures to treat the root cause will eliminate the
secondary issue of lymph node enlargement as
well.
