Tooth grinding (bruxism) is usually an unconscious habit that comes from stress, tension or an imperfect bite. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fix it. Our friendly team at Casa Dental can help you solve the problem so you take care of your teeth and wake up feeling more refreshed.
What is tooth grinding?
Tooth grinding (known to dentists as bruxism) happens when you grind, clench or gnash your teeth. It often happens when you sleep which means that you often don’t notice unless someone else tells you.
Grinding or clenching your teeth can cause damage to the enamel on your teeth and eventually cause them to wear down. It can also cause earache, severe headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw pain and tooth sensitivity.
There are many possible reasons why you grind or clench your teeth. This can include:
- An imperfect bite.
- Stress
- Unconscious habit
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (problems with jaw and muscles that control it)
How Casa Dental can help you stop grinding or clenching your teeth
Our friendly team at Casa Dental can help you stop grinding your teeth, keep your teeth healthy and sleep better at night.
Usually, the best solution is to use a mouth guard that reduces pressure and prevents damage. In certain cases, we may recommend that you adjust your teeth to improve your bite and therefore eliminate some of the problems.
We also understand the role that stress can play so recommend that you also learn relaxation techniques and discover how to manage your stress more effectively.
