Hi There,
At an early age (pre adolescence) I was diagnosed with ADHD and was accordingly diagnosed and treated with stimulants. The stimulants are amphetamines which are generally really strong stimulants.
When I hit adulthood, I unfortunately never grew out of ADHD and was accordingly treated with higher doses according to age and odymass. The increase in the medication began to cause me to 'grit my teeth' unknowingly throughout the day.
As time went on, doses got stronger as my body got more tolerant to the medication but the gritting got worse and bruxism began at night (started around age 17-18).
I started to use nightguards which worked to an extent, but every 2 months or so I'd chew through them in my sleep!
The downside is that the ADHD specialists weren't able to do anything about this but remove me from medication impacting my school / work life.
Over the years (I'm now 33), the roots on all 8 back molars (top and bottom) began to resorb. And furthermore I began to get infections (abscesses) on a monthly basis (which still is an issue). Another problem I've had which now has a MAJOR impact on my life is that my front incisors have worn down to the point where I can literally put an object 5mm thick between the top and bottom ones whilst my teeth are clenched shut.
This has nade eating difficult as I can no longer cut through things which I bite into.
Can anyone suggest what forms of treatment can resolve these issues?
i.e.:
1) The front top 4 incisors, can they be crowned or built back up?
2) The back molars: is there any way the root & periodontal bone can be grafted or encouraged to build up?
3) Any other recommendations for the bruxism? (also note that I'm already on medication to help me sleep at night i.e. relax me)
Just a note about the above. I'm in perfect health, eat healthily, dont drink or smoke and do have a very strict and thorough dental hygiene regime.
THanks and regards,
AdriHD
At an early age (pre adolescence) I was diagnosed with ADHD and was accordingly diagnosed and treated with stimulants. The stimulants are amphetamines which are generally really strong stimulants.
When I hit adulthood, I unfortunately never grew out of ADHD and was accordingly treated with higher doses according to age and odymass. The increase in the medication began to cause me to 'grit my teeth' unknowingly throughout the day.
As time went on, doses got stronger as my body got more tolerant to the medication but the gritting got worse and bruxism began at night (started around age 17-18).
I started to use nightguards which worked to an extent, but every 2 months or so I'd chew through them in my sleep!
The downside is that the ADHD specialists weren't able to do anything about this but remove me from medication impacting my school / work life.
Over the years (I'm now 33), the roots on all 8 back molars (top and bottom) began to resorb. And furthermore I began to get infections (abscesses) on a monthly basis (which still is an issue). Another problem I've had which now has a MAJOR impact on my life is that my front incisors have worn down to the point where I can literally put an object 5mm thick between the top and bottom ones whilst my teeth are clenched shut.
This has nade eating difficult as I can no longer cut through things which I bite into.
Can anyone suggest what forms of treatment can resolve these issues?
i.e.:
1) The front top 4 incisors, can they be crowned or built back up?
2) The back molars: is there any way the root & periodontal bone can be grafted or encouraged to build up?
3) Any other recommendations for the bruxism? (also note that I'm already on medication to help me sleep at night i.e. relax me)
Just a note about the above. I'm in perfect health, eat healthily, dont drink or smoke and do have a very strict and thorough dental hygiene regime.
THanks and regards,
AdriHD