Bruxism is a widespread issue that places enormous pressure on the teeth. Your frequent teeth grinding and clenching could lead to cracked and chipped teeth, and even the increased risk of tooth decay and infected teeth. In today’s blog, your Virginia Beach, VA, dentist explains how we diagnose and treat teeth grinding.
The Causes and Warning Signs of Teeth Grinding
Why do we develop chronic teeth grinding? Bruxism could be the result of changes to your bite balance, such as tooth loss, injury to the face or jaw, or issues with the growth of the jaw or the eruption of the teeth. Misalignment can be a factor too, as can high stress levels and untreated TMJ disorder. You may experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a persistent toothache. You could prevent your significant other from sleeping, and may suffer from headaches, migraines, jaw pain, and other aches. When these occur, please let us know right away so we can begin treatment.
The Impact on Your Smile
Without treatment, the grinding and clenching could place serious pressure on the jaw. This could wear down tooth structure and then damage the teeth. The injuries then increase the risk of tooth decay of dental infection. You could develop painful symptoms and risk the loss of your teeth. Our team can start the treatment process by carefully examining the smile to understand the extent of your bruxism, and to help create a custom oral appliance. This provides a comfortable and noninvasive solution!
Oral Appliance Therapy
An oral appliance is a device that looks and fits like a mouthguard, and is worn as you sleep., We craft it based on the detailed digital images and measurements we take of your smile, so it fits comfortably and offers treatment with precision. When worn, the device actually repositions the jaw to ease strain and stress, and provides a barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth. This prevents further damage and eases symptoms. We can also help by replacing missing teeth with dental implants, or even correcting misalignment with clear Invisalign® aligners. We could also help boost bite balance with custom crowns or even dental bonding.
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like bruxism, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you enjoy your best possible smile this summer, and to avoid threats to your overall oral health.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA, Dentist About Treating Bruxism
Our team wants to help you avoid the dangers of untreated teeth grinding with oral appliance therapy. Call Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at (757) 428-7440 to schedule a visit soon!
