Do you grind your teeth at night? If so, then this regular pressure on your bite could lead to damaged teeth and cause major oral health complications. But we have a way to help, and one that doesn’t require oral surgery! In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about how we treat teeth grinding with a special oral appliance.
The Causes of Chronic Teeth Grinding
What causes someone to grind their teeth on such a regular basis? For some, this could be due to very high stress levels in your daily life. For others, the presence of an underlying issue like TMJ disorder could be a factor. If there are issues with your bite balance, such as missing teeth, misalignment, injuries, or the arrival of wisdom teeth or complications with the growth of your jaw, this could leave you vulnerable to teeth grinding. Part of your treatment process will involve an examination so we can assess the causes and recommend the most appropriate solution, which could include a simple oral appliance for many!
The Warning Signs of Bruxism
How do you know if you need to seek treatment from our team? People with bruxism may have a significant other let them know about their grinding at night. But there are also symptoms that happen during your waking hours. For example, you could be suffering from persistent headaches, migraines, or pain in the jaw and face. You could also have aches in your neck and shoulders. The pressure on your teeth could make them appear shorter than usual, or could even crack or chip them. As you develop tooth decay, this could mean persistent aches and pain in your smile. When you have regular discomfort, then let us know so we can conduct a diagnosis to see if you need an oral appliance.
Help with a Bruxism Appliance
With an oral appliance, we will custom-fit a device that is worn as you sleep at night. When in place, this helps address imbalance in your bite to ease strain in the jaw and stop grinding episodes. The appliance also places a soft barrier between the upper and lower teeth to prevent further damage to them too!
Riverside Dental Group Offers Comfortable Appliances
Our team is here to help stop your teeth grinding and clenching to keep your teeth intact and beautiful. To learn more about protecting your oral health, 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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