The habit
or oral condition of Bruxism has multiple causal factors
and labyrinthitis has been associated with Bruxism in
certain instances.
Although
labyrinthitis as a term is often used to refer to a
general inner ear problem, the medical term as it is
defined is more specifically used to refer to an
inflammation of the inner ear. The ‘labyrinth’ is that
part of the ear which is located in the inner ear
section close to the base of the skull. This section of
the inner ear is quite literally a maze like arrangement
of interconnected channels. The labyrinth is an
essential part of the ear that is responsible for
sending ‘sound information’ - signals to the brain
regarding many aspects of sounds that we perceive from
our external environment. Any dysfunction of this
labyrinth region (due to an infection, injury or an
inflammation due to other reasons) can lead to several
sensory problems such as vertigo, tinnitus or some
involuntary eye movements and
Bruxism.
Bruxism
symptoms
Bruxism is
an oral condition that triggers teeth grinding and (or)
teeth clenching in people. While a lot of Bruxism
symptoms are a matter of habit that resolves itself
after a while, teeth grinding can be a potentially
damaging condition if left unattended in chronic
cases.
Inner ear
dysfunction and its relation to Bruxism teeth grinding
motions
Bruxism
teeth grinding motions can affect the condition of the
labyrinth in two ways.
- In the
first instance, teeth grinding actions can be
triggered by the discomfort and stress associated with
labyrinthitis. The symptoms and effects of labyrinth
problems can in turn trigger the brain to indulge in
many forms of involuntary actions. Some manifest such
effects as Bruxism teeth grinding, especially during
the sleep times at night
- On the
other hand, the intense Bruxism motions in chronic
cases are severe enough to result in severe other mal
functions such as causing damage to the inner ear
regions of the ear. Such types of consequences can
lead to the appearance of symptoms related to
labyrinthitis
Since
Bruxism is a multifactorial condition with many root
causes that can generate its basic symptoms, all aspects
of health need to be looked into while contemplating the
right manner of treating the condition. A holistic
approach to deal with Bruxism offers the maximum chances
of a long term cure. It is also essential that an
examination be conducted to verify the root cause /
causes of Bruxism.
