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 […]
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Bruxism disorder can lead to additional problems. You may think to yourself that dealing with grinding and clenching isn’t really that big of a deal and that most of the time, you don’t even know it’s affecting you. While that may be true for the present moment, that will not always be the case! As […]
Do you feel that your teeth are worn? Perhaps you can tell when you try to eat that it’s a more laborious effort. Maybe you can feel or see it when you touch your teeth with your tongue or glance at chewing surfaces in the mirror. Whatever is going on, there are a couple important […]
Are you experiencing new symptoms that you’ve never really dealt with before, such as sore teeth? Perhaps you’re experiencing a more severe version of what seemed like a very minor issue, such as uncomfortable jaw joints, pain in your face, uncomfortable chewing, or teeth that are looking increasingly worn. If the signs point to bruxism […]
Teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) is the literal grinding of your teeth against each other. It most often occurs by forcefully gritting the upper and lower jaw against each other, but misalignment of the jaw can cause bruxism. In the short term, teeth grinding can cause headaches, soreness, or stiffness in the jaw. In […]
Do you know how to determine whether bruxism disorder is affecting your oral health? Are you unsure about how to differentiate between this and other functional disorders or do you think you’ve got a solid handle on the details? Are you up to speed on the best way to handle the issue, so you keep […]
Have you found that you are grinding your teeth as a habit? Maybe you are a chronic clencher. Whatever the case, you will discover from a visit with us that we refer to this disorder as bruxism. You will also find out that we offer bruxism treatment, so you can experience relief from symptoms like […]
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Bruxism is a term for habitual, unconscious teeth grinding, which can occur most often while you sleep. Because bruxism is more frequent during sleep, sufferers may not realize that it is occurring. Symptoms that suggest possible teeth grinding included, headaches, jaw stiffness, and damage to teeth. If you find your self waking up to these […]
The term “bruxism” might sound unfamiliar, but you’ve probably heard of teeth grinding and jaw clenching, its two most common symptoms. Bruxism is often caused by stress, anxiety, allergies, or TMJ disorder and it can cause serious jaw, neck, and shoulder pain. Treating bruxism could be as simple as obtaining a custom-fitted mouthguard from your […]
it as, “The involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth, typically during sleep.” In a high majority of cases, the individual suffering from this condition isn’t aware, and continues to live their life with the range of side effects. […]
