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Get Rid of Your Teeth Grinding Habit with Sylvan Smiles
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, refers to excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw, usually occurring when one sleeps. If you wake up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from bruxism. Some people are not even aware they are grinding or clenching their teeth at night, until a visit to our dental clinic in Sylvan Lake reveals significant tooth enamel loss or damage to restorations.
Tension, stress, and anxiety experienced during the daytime can carry over to an individual’s sleep, and lead the person to grind his or her teeth together or clench the teeth unknowingly. Regardless of the cause, however, frequent clenching and grinding wears down the chewing surfaces of the teeth, reduces tooth enamel, and can result in a cracked or chipped tooth, crown, or filling.
Treatment Options for Bruxism in Sylvan Lake
Fortunately, there is a non-invasive and effective solution for teeth grinding and the tooth enamel damage it can cause. The solution is custom-fabricated nightguards. Nightguards are created through a non-invasive process that includes taking an impression of the bottom and top rows of teeth. The result is a nightguard that is flexible, comfortable, and personalized to your mouth.
Although it is important to wear your nightguard faithfully if you grind your teeth at night, you can also follow these few self-care tips to help prevent your teeth grinding from worsening.
Because you may have bruxism and be unaware of it until complications develop, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of bruxism and to seek regular dental care. If you suspect that bruxism is the cause for your headaches or jaw pain, please contact our dental office at Sylvan Lake, Alberta to schedule an appointment.
