In our last blog, we briefly mentioned bruxism, and how chronic teeth grinding and clenching could impact your oral health. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team is talking in detail about bruxism, so you can gain a better understanding of this common disorder, and know when to seek treatment for bruxism!
The Causes of Teeth Grinding
What causes a person to grind or clench their teeth on a regular basis? For some, this could be due to factors that upset overall bite balance, such as untreated TMJ disorder, misalignment, tooth loss, injury to the face or jaw, wisdom tooth eruption, or issues with the growth of the jaw or eruption of the teeth. A high stress level could also be a factor too! As part of your exam and diagnosis, we will assess the underlying causes, which is crucial for choosing the right treatment process!
Warning Signs and Common Dangers of Bruxism
How do you know when to see us for treatment? Your significant other may let you know that you are grinding your teeth or clenching them at night. But there are also symptoms that occur during your waking hours. For example, you could experience tooth sensitivity or toothaches. Your teeth could appear shorter than normal. You could have pain in the face, jaw, and neck. Headaches and migraines could happen too. Don’t ignore persistent pain in your smile, see us right away.
We will examine your smile with digital imaging technology, so we can catch the wear and friction that indicates the presence of bruxism. Our team can also assess the balance of your bite and help identify the underlying causes. From there, we can create a treatment plan to bring relief!
Help with an Oral Appliance and More
An oral appliance can often provide relief. Custom-fitted based on detailed digital images and impressions we take of your bite, this oral appliance will look and fit like a mouthguard, but helps reposition your bite. This can ease underlying stress and strain to prevent bruxism episodes. The device also puts a soft barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth to prevent further damage!
Riverside Dental Group Wants to Ease Your Bruxism
Our team wants to help improve your bite’s balance and protect your teeth from injury and other complications. To find out more about putting a stop to your teeth grinding, please call:
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 (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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