When you have pain in your jaw and head, this could be due to a jaw joint issue, such as TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). Without treatment, this could lead to worsening pain and even threaten smile stability. But your Garland, TX, dentist can help with our custom oral appliances. […]
Category: Bruxism
Treating Your Grinding With An Oral Guard
What measures do you take to protect your smile? Daily oral hygiene helps you prevent plaque buildup that can lead to problems with tooth decay and gum disease. But what can you do about dangers that occur while you sleep at night? If you are one of the many Americans that experience problems with grinding […]
Is Bruxism Changing Your Smile?
There are many reasons why a person’s smile can change over time. One is that you can experience visible wear and tear that alters the shape of teeth, something that can occur at an earlier age when you deal with bruxism. This habit of grinding and clenching your teeth can cause erosion as well as […]
Solving Problems Created By Teeth Grinding
Once you begin to experience the effects of nightly teeth grinding and clenching, you can find yourself vulnerable to several worrying problems. They include trouble with jaw pain and stiffness, as well as tooth and facial discomfort. You also need to be aware that this habit can lead to serious damage to your enamel. The […]
Why Do We Grind Our Teeth?
Bruxism is a disorder in which a patient grinds his/her teeth or clenches his/her jaw. Without treatment, the disorder can lead to serious complications, including damaged teeth and an increased risk of decay and infection. But why do we grind our teeth? How do you stop this disorder? […]
Should You Be Worried About Grinding Your Teeth?
Keeping up with good dental health can seem like a lot. For instance, you have to brush your teeth at least twice every day and floss at least once to keep oral bacteria and plaque at bay. You should also be cautious with your eating habits, taking care not to overindulge on sugar that could […]
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3 Reasons Bruxism Treatment Is Worth It
Have you been told that you grind your teeth while you’re sleeping but you have never caught yourself performing this habit during the day? Perhaps we have noticed that your teeth are showing early signs of wear due to teeth clenching. Whatever the case, if you suffer from bruxism, we always suggest bruxism treatment to […]
Why Bruxing Can Be A Pain
Bruxing is the habit of clenching and grinding your teeth together. Most everybody bruxes at one time or another, but chronic bruxing can be a pain. Many people only brux at night and may not know. Mild bruxers may not show any symptoms. However, those who brux nearly 27/7 can experience head, neck, shoulder, jaw, […]
The Bad, Bad Habit Of Bruxing
What is bruxing? Bruxing is the chronic grinding and clenching of your back teeth. It often happens while you are sleeping so you don’t even know you are doing it, unless someone brings it to your attention. However, it can also happen during the day. It may happen when you are angry, anxious, or in […]
Answering Questions About Bruxism
While good dental hygiene can help you prevent the most common dental health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, other conditions might not be as simple to prevent. In some instances, you might be endangering your teeth without even realizing it, especially if you experience bruxism (consistently grinding your teeth). If you catch yourself […]
