Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth Grinding Can Severely Damage Your Teeth
Teeth grinding can literally transform your bite relationship and worse, severely damage your teeth and jaws over long periods of time.
Teeth grinding can cause abrasion to the chewing surfaces of your teeth. This abnormal wear and tear will prematurely age and loosen your teeth, and open them to problems such as hypersensitivity (from the small cracks that form, exposing your dentin.) Bruxism can also lead to chronic jaw and facial pain, as well as headaches.
You may suffer from bruxism if your jaw is often sore or you hear popping sounds when you open and close your mouth. Your teeth may also look abnormally short or worn down.
Bruxism is somewhat treatable. A common therapy involves use of a special appliance worn while sleeping.
Please contact our office for a complimentary consultation on the best treatment options for you.
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