Understanding Teeth Grinding: Causes, Effects, and Treatments with Rachelle Cohen

In this episode of MedSpa Mayhem, the conversation explores the phenomenon of teeth grinding and clenching, also known as bruxism, and its growing prevalence since the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dee is joined by endodontics specialist Rachelle Cohen, DMD, who discusses the significant dental issues arising from bruxism, such as cracked teeth and infections. The episode delves into the potential causes behind this dental stress, including the durability of older silver fillings, stress, and the side effects of common antidepressants. They also evaluate various treatments, focusing on night guards and the increasingly accepted use of Botox to mitigate the grinding force, reduce muscle size, and potentially train individuals to stop grinding altogether, which could save both money and dental damage in the long term. Check out the Medspa Mayhem website for More about Dr. Dee Upcoming appearances Links to buy the book on Bookshop, B&N, Amazon Press and Podcast info Glow Medispa in Seattle, WA Purchase Medspa Mayhem on Amazon Dr. Rachelle Cohen at West Seattle Endodontics Takeaways Teeth grinding and clenching is very common, especially after the COVID pandemic Teeth grinding, left untreated, can lead to cracked teeth, infection and even hospitalization Treatments for cracked teeth and implants can be very expensive Botox and Dysport are effective treatments for bruxism, and can lessen or even stop grinding entirely Wearing a night guard is highly recommended to protect teeth from damage   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Teeth Grinding Issues 01:09 Meet Rachelle Cohen: Endodontics Specialist 01:56 Understanding Bruxism and Its Impact 02:08 COVID-19 and the Surge in Cracked Teeth 02:54 The Role of Stress and Fillings in Teeth Damage 05:15 Identifying Teeth Grinding Symptoms 10:09 Night Guards: First Line of Defense 11:41 Botox as a Treatment for Teeth Grinding 17:15 Cost Considerations and Effectiveness 21:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  Find or Get Your Medspa Certified: https://medspaboard.com/ Grab Your Copy of Medspa Mayhem the Book Today: HERELearn about The MedSpa Board — the national registry that verifies legally compliant, doctor-led med spas.Find a certified provider near you → MedspaBoard.comWant the anti-aging essentials I actually use: Download my FREE  Gift GuideFollower Instagram: instagram.com/drkatedeePlease leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDeeGLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/Disclaimer:  This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.Med Spa Confidential with Dr. Kate Dee exposes illegal practices, compliance failures, and patient safety risks inside the medical aesthetics industry. Consumers learn how to find licensed injectors, avoid counterfeit products, and make safer treatment decisions. Med spa owners and providers get real accountability, industry standards, and a pa...