What is it? Bruxism does not consist only of teeth grinding; it may also involve clenching the teeth when we are concentrated or irritated, or habits such as biting the tongue or keeping the jaw fixed and rigid in the same position (in other words, bruxism can also occur without dental contact). Bruxism is classified… Ler mais

What is it? Xerostomia is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of two important disorders of the salivary glands: Aptyalism, which is the total absence of saliva secretion, where the salivary glands have been severely and irreversibly damaged by disease or medical treatment. Hyposalivation, which is a reduction in saliva production by… Ler mais

What is it? Sleep apnoea syndrome refers to breathing pauses lasting more than 10 seconds that occur during sleep. It is usually associated with severe snoring. These pauses may be apnoeas or hypopnoeas (a very significant, but not complete, reduction in airflow) and are generally associated with micro-arousals and oxygen desaturations greater than 3% in… Ler mais

What is it? Snoring, also known as ronchopathy, refers to a sound produced during sleep. Treatment depends on the underlying causes, which are highly variable and, consequently, require different interventions to improve or resolve the problem, as will be explained in more detail below. The sound produced is often considered disturbing for the partner and… Ler mais