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Bruxism, teeth grinding or clenching, can cause pain and fatigue. Early, multidisciplinary treatment, including dental splints and anxiety management, significantly improves symptoms like headaches and musculoskeletal pain.

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  • Dentistry
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Bruxism involves involuntary teeth grinding or clenching, leading to dental wear, pain, and fatigue.
  • It is classified as awake or sleep bruxism and can be exacerbated by anxiety.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old woman presented with shoulder pain, headaches, and fatigue, with physical findings of dental wear and cervical tenderness.
  • Her history included anxiety treated with SSRIs, and her symptoms worsened during periods of increased anxiety.

Findings:

  • A multidisciplinary approach involving increased SSRI dosage, a muscle relaxant, psychological referral, and dental evaluation with a splint led to significant symptom reduction.
  • The patient experienced improved anxiety control, sleep quality, and reduced headaches and musculoskeletal complaints.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of identifying bruxism, even when not a primary complaint, for effective intervention.
  • Multidisciplinary management is crucial for addressing the multifactorial etiology of bruxism and preventing long-term complications.