Category: Bruxism

Your Temecula Dentist Explains: The Ugly Side Of Bruxism!

Your Temecula dentist wants to talk with you about bruxism disorder. What you may realize is that this is a functional problem that can affect just about anyone, that’s treatable, and that does not have to cause you serious damage. However, if you don’t talk with us about your smile, you skip visits, and bruxism… Read more »

Your Moreno Valley Dentist Explains: How Bruxism Hides

Whether you have recently read something about bruxism disorder or we have diagnosed you with a need for bruxism treatment, you might be shocked. How on earth is anyone supposed to figure out that they have bruxism when it’s often so difficult to detect? In short, visits to our practice every six months will allow… Read more »

How Do I Know If I Have Nighttime Tooth Grinding (Bruxism)?

Bruxism is a dental term for “tooth grinding.” You may be aware if you grit or grind your teeth during the day. It usually occurs in stressful situations, although many times it is an unconscious habit. There are lifestyle changes, such as breathing techniques and meditation that can help reduce stress in our waking lives…. Read more »

How Bruxism Affects Your Future

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… Read more »

Your Bruxism Refresher Course

Have you been wondering if something is not quite right with your smile lately? Whether you’re suffering from minor or major discomfort, it’s important to remember that we always encourage you to schedule an appointment to see us, so we can get to the bottom of the problem. For patients who have been told that… Read more »

The Thing About Teeth-Grinding

You won’t notice it immediately, but if you constantly grind your teeth, then eventually, the friction and pressure can damage your teeth and exhaust the jaws that move them. The thing about teeth-grinding, however, is that patients who do it dangerously often typically do so in their sleep, and therefore aren’t aware of it until… Read more »

Save the Grinding for Coffee Beans and Give your Teeth a Break

 at Riverside Dental Group, help patients dealing with teeth grinding through education and treatment. The Basics of Bruxism Habitual (even if it’s subconscious) clenching and grinding of teeth can cause severe tension in your jaw and mouth. Offshoots of a condition like bruxism include headaches, soreness, loose

How much do you know about TMJ disorder?

TMJ Disorder Questions Q1. Which of the following does not describe TMJ disorder? A. Issues with jaw pain B. TMD C. Temporary mouth joint disorder D. Temporomandibular joint disorder   Q2. Which of the following is the temporomandibular joint? A. A joint in your neck B. The hinge joint for your lower jaw C. Your… Read more »