What do you know about bruxism? With chronic teeth grinding, you risk discomfort and even damaged teeth! Which is why we are ready to help with a comfortable and noninvasive solution. In today’s blog, your team at Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about treating bruxism with an oral appliance.
The Presence of Bruxism
What causes bruxism to develop? This disorder causes people to grind and clench their teeth each night, which can risk damage and serious complications. For some, this could occur due to high stress levels in daily life. Others may develop teeth grinding due to imbalance in the bite, untreated TMJ disorder, misalignment, or injury to the face or jaw. Issues with the growth of the smile or even the arrival of wisdom teeth could be factors as well. At the first sign of trouble, we hope you will reach out to our team right away!
The Warning Signs and Risks
What warning signs should you be aware of? For some, a significant other could alter them to nightly teeth grinding. But there are also warning signs that happen during your waking hours. For example, you could experience chronic headaches, migraines, and jaw and facial pain. There could be toothaches and tooth sensitivity too, and your teeth could appear shorter than normal. When you have pain in your teeth, or discomfort in your head and face, then reach out to our team today.
Without treatment, the pressure could wear down enamel and even fracture or break a tooth. Even minor injuries could increase the risk of complications like tooth decay and infection, which means worsening pain and the real risk of tooth loss down the road. But we can help with a comfortable, noninvasive oral appliance.
Bruxism Treatment
A bruxism appliance is a device worn as you sleep, and which fits like a mouthguard. The device is custom-made to ensure it not only fits properly and comfortably, but that it can shift the jaw to ease underlying stress and strain in your bite. The same appliance also helps place a soft barrier between the upper and lower teeth to prevent further injury. The appliance is easy to use and clean, and if you are going on one last summer trip, it can go with you too!
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat an issue like teeth grinding, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you smile with confidence again, and avoid pain in your daily life.
Dental Impressions Protects Smiles from Complications
Our team wants to help prevent major oral health issues with a custom oral appliance. To schedule an appointment and prevent damaged teeth, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
