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Have you been diagnosed by our team with bruxism? Are you well aware that we offer comfortable, noninvasive bruxism treatment but you continue to assume grinding or clenching your teeth is not really something to worry about? First, it is important to recognize that you may be performing this habit a lot – you just don’t know you’re doing it. Second, we encourage you to become familiar with the ways bruxism can negatively affect your future. As a result, treatment may work its way up to the top of your priority list.

You May Develop TMD

First things first, avoiding bruxism treatment can lead to another functional disorder that comes with its own set of symptoms and long-term side effects. As you clench or grind your teeth together, you place additional stress on your jaw joints (or your TMJs – this is short for temporomandibular joints). The strain is overwhelming to your jaw joints, which already absorb a lot of shock throughout the day. The result? The function and comfort of these joints begins to decrease – you may develop TMJ disorder, which can cause headaches, jaw soreness, neck pain, shoulder pain, and more.

Your Teeth May Require Serious Restorative Care

Beyond dealing with additional disorders, you will find that avoiding bruxism treatment can lead to significant tooth damage. Imagine the immense force you are exerting on a daily basis. This will result in fractures, broken teeth, and worn tooth surfaces. You may find yourself in need of fillings, inlays, onlays, dental crowns – or even tooth replacement. Seek treatment to avoid serious damage.

Riverside Dental Group and Dental Associate Offices Serves a Community Near You!

Our dentists look forward to caring for you and every member of your family with a comprehensive selection of services. We will maintain and improve your oral health with a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency dentistry techniques. We also specialize in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics, serving patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

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.

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.