Do you grind or clench your teeth at night? Doing so on a regular basis could mean the presence of bruxism, and without treatment, this could wear down or damage your teeth! But we can help. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about how we stop bruxism with a custom oral appliance, so you can enjoy better comfort and avoid major complications!
The Causes of Your Bruxism
What causes a disorder like bruxism to develop? We could grind or clench our teeth on a regular basis for a number of reasons, including untreated TMJ disorder, high stress levels, or factors like missing teeth, injury, misalignment, or issues with the growth of the jaw or eruption of the teeth. Our team will carefully examine your smile to understand the causes of your grinding and clenching, so we can choose the most appropriate treatment option.
Warning Signs and Dangers
People with bruxism may report headaches, migraines, and jaw and facial pain. The pressure on the teeth could also mean tooth sensitivity and toothaches. When you experience pain in and around your smile like this, please let us know right away so we can offer treatment. Otherwise, bruxism can wear down and even crack or chip teeth. This not only makes them appear shorter, but can increase the risk of complications like tooth decay and even dental infection.
Custom Oral Appliance Therapy
For many, we can offer help with an oral appliance. The device will be custom-fitted for your smile and worn like a mouthguard as you sleep. Once in place, this helps alleviate pressure on your jaw and also places a soft barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth, which can help prevent damage to your teeth. Our team can also repair any damaged teeth with dental bonding or possibly a custom-made dental crown, so you can feel confident in your smile again.
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like bruxism then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to protect your smile and keep it healthy and intact for years to come!
Riverside Dental Group Provides Care for Teeth Grinding
Our team wants to help protect your smile from injury and other complications. To find out more about stopping teeth grinding, then 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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