When you have issues with bruxism, you can grind your teeth throughout the night while you sleep, and wake up to issues with tooth pain and sensitivity, as well as discomfort in your jaw joints. You should be aware that if you try to ignore the problem, and allow it to worsen, you can experience… Read more »
Category: Bruxism/TMJ
Learning To Recognize Symptoms Of TMJ Dysfunction
Is TMJ dysfunction something you really need to be concerned about? People who struggle with problems like headaches, painful jaw movement, and chronic teeth grinding may be unaware that TMJ dysfunction can be the cause of their troubles. The term is used to address any problem that creates trouble for your jaw joints, and/or the… Read more »
Should You Be Worried About Your Teeth Grinding Habit?
While some of us have a long list of matters to worry over, others can be fortunate enough to remain relatively carefree. With that said, it seems highly unlikely that anyone would WANT something new to occupy their concerns. Because people generally prefer not to worry over potential issues, they sometimes try to ignore warning… Read more »
What Kind Of Effect Can TMJ Dysfunction Have On Your Life?
While you may not understand what is happening, you can be aware that something is wrong when you experience issues with headaches, difficult jaw movements, and other painful symptoms. What you should know is that these problems can be signs of TMJ dysfunction, which can create several problems for your daily life. You can have… Read more »
You Could Be Damaging Your Smile By Grinding Your Teeth
When you wake up feeling dental pain or sensitivity, you could be feeling the worrying effects of nighttime teeth grinding. If you keep ignoring the problem, the problem can become a serious one for your teeth. This problem, known as bruxism, can lead to significant wear and tear, and even chipped or cracked teeth! Your… Read more »
Frequent Headaches Could Be Linked To Jaw Problems
Why would troubles with your jaw have something to do with your repeated headaches? Your jaw function is managed by your trigeminal nerve, which also handles sensation for your jaw, face, head, and neck. A person who suffers from TMJ dysfunction might experience headaches, or bouts of neck pain, in addition to having trouble moving… Read more »
Avoid Damage By Talking To Your Dentist About Teeth Grinding
A tendency to grind your teeth is something you can do without meaning to – in fact, many people who deal with persistent bruxism do so unconsciously, while sleeping. This puts your smile at risk for damage, as you can press your teeth together with enough force to chip and crack them. In cases where… Read more »
Feeling Pain When You Bite And Chew? Tell Your Dentist
The persistent pains you experience during routine dental functions can serve as a warning about the state of your oral health. If you have to change how you bite and chew because you want to avoid a sensitive tooth, the problem you are trying to ignore could be connected to tooth decay. If the problem… Read more »
How Do I Know If I’ve Been Grinding My Teeth While I Sleep?
You can clench your jaw in a stressful moment without experiencing dental troubles. However, a persistent habit of grinding your teeth, particularly at night, can lead to problems. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, you can wear them down to the point that you see unflattering changes to your smile. It is also… Read more »
Address Issues With TMJ Disorder To Put A Stop To Discomfort
TMJ disorder can be an intrusive, seemingly overwhelming problem. Throughout the day, you can experience pains in your face, neck, and jaw. You may also have issues with chronic headaches because of this issue, and it can be the cause of your habitual teeth grinding. If you are concerned by these persistent symptoms, talk to… Read more »