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How much harm can you do to your smile during the night? When you have problems with bruxism, you can cause potentially serious wear and tear issues. This is because you will continually do harm by unconsciously grinding and clenching your teeth while you rest. The friction can lead to changes in their shape as well as the formation of chips and cracks that can become potentially severe. At our Temecula, CA dentist’s office, we can provide protection with a custom oral guard that keeps your smile safe from harm during the night. If there are problems with your smile that are already present because of wear and tear, we can offer both cosmetic dental services and restorative treatments to address them.

Nightly Teeth Grinding Can Do Real Harm To Your Smile

The more time you spend not dealing with bruxism, the more time you spend with your smile at risk for serious harm. The pressure you place on your teeth when you grind and clench your jaw can be considerable. When you do this night after night, you can wear down your enamel and even cause serious chips and cracks to form. This is not the only concern you will face. The pressure can also negatively affect your jaw by causing alignment issues as well as stress on the joints and muscles.

How A Guard Protects Your Teeth When You Struggle With Bruxism

A custom guard can be all that you need to make sure that your smile is safe from harm. The continued pressure from bruxism can lead to significant issues; with your custom appliance in place, your teeth are safe from harm. This guard can also reduce pressure on your jaw so that you are at less risk for TMJ disorder.

Will You Need Dental Work To Address Wear And Tear?

Has your smile already been through changes because of bruxism? If so, we can evaluate you and find the right treatment solution. One approach is to perform restorative dental work and cap vulnerable teeth with crowns. We can do this if there are concerns about your health and bite function. For those who have less significant wear and tear but still experience notable problems, we can offer improvements through cosmetic dentistry.

Talk To Your Temecula, CA Dentist About Bruxism

Bruxism is a problem that should not be taken lightly. The longer it goes without treatment, the more likely it is to have a serious effect on your smile. For more information on treatment for this and other issues, you can reach out to any of our locations at the following:

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.