If you have bruxism, this means you grind and clench your teeth on a nightly basis. The disorder could place serious pressure on your bite and even damage your teeth! But we can help with a custom oral appliance. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about diagnosing and treating bruxism.
The Causes and Warning Signs of Teeth Grinding
What causes us to develop chronic teeth grinding in adulthood? For some, this could occur due to issues that upset bite balance, including losing teeth, developing misalignment, wisdom tooth eruption, or issues with the growth of your jaw or eruption of the teeth. A high stress level could be a major factor too, as could the presence of a disorder like TMD. When you begin grinding your teeth, a significant other could alter you to this, but there are also symptoms that happen during your waking hours. Symptoms could include soreness sin the face or jaw, toothaches and tooth sensitivity, headaches and migraines, and aches in the neck and shoulders. When this happens, please see our team right away for a diagnosis!
Bruxism Relief
Our team will look closely at your bite to assess imbalance and look for signs of wear and friction. If you have bruxism, we could offer relief with an oral appliance. The device will be custom-made and fitted based on detailed digital images we take of your bite. The oral appliance will then be worn like a mouthguard as you sleep at night. Once in place, this helps reposition your jaw to ease the stress and strain on your bite and prevent further injury. We also provide relief from injury as the device fits in between the upper and lower teeth to provide a soft barrier. The appliance itself is easy to use and clean, and it can take with you on your summer vacation too!
Repairing Your Teeth
What if bruxism has already worn down or damaged teeth? If so, we could repair minor injuries or even lengthen worn-down teeth using same-day dental bonding. We could also provide relief with a lifelike and durable dental crown. These ensure lifelike results, with long-lasting repair that protects your smile from further complications, such as tooth decay or dental infection.
If you have any questions about how we treat bruxism and repair teeth, or if you want to schedule a visit now to begin your treatment journey in the first days of summer, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Dr. Browne, DDS, Provides General Dental Care
Our team wants to help treat bruxism and bring relief. To find out more about our preventive dental care, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
