One of the trickiest and most confusing aspects of bruxism disorder that patients run across is the following detail: It can be quite difficult to figure out on your own whether this is something that is affecting your oral health or not. As a result, unless you are quite attuned to your body and recognize changes, you may need to seek answers outside of yourself. How are you supposed to know what to look for or who to ask? Well, because we are happy to provide you with some simple guidelines, of course!
Feel Free To Check For Signs
If you have a suspicion that you may be dealing with bruxism disorder, don’t feel shy about thinking this through. Ask yourself if your teeth feel sore. Determine whether surfaces may look a bit worn by looking in the mirror. Think through any types of dental discomfort you have been experiencing, any new sensations, and realize this may mean it’s bruxism. Check out your tongue in the mirror to see if edges look scalloped. If “yes” to any of the above, see us soon.
Ask Your Friends, Family, Etc. About Symptoms
Go ahead and ask around. Ask friends and family if they’ve noticed that you tend to grind your teeth or clench them. Maybe your spouse hears you making noises with your teeth at night but has never put two and two together in regard to bruxism disorder. If you think something’s up, call us!
Ask Us For Help!
Head straight in for the expert diagnosis, if you wish! We can help you figure out if bruxism disorder is impacting your smile (or if it’s something else) and what you can do about it to make things better.
Detect Bruxism With A Visit To Our Practice
Not only can you expect a diagnosis if bruxism disorder is affecting you but you can also expect treatment and improvement! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
