Chronic tooth grinding and clenching (bruxism) affects about 13% of adults and is also prevalent in children and teens. If you’ve noticed soreness in your jaw or neck, dull headaches, tooth pain or sensitivity, or worn enamel, you may be grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw while you sleep or absentmindedly while you’re awake.
At Sparks Dental Clinic, we provide patient-centered, advanced dental treatments and solutions to people of all ages and walks of life. If you think you may have bruxism, our Sparks Dental Clinic teeth-grinding dentists can diagnose the problem and recommend effective treatments to help alleviate the symptoms and restore your oral health. Book online now or call us at 99O0442195 to get started.
While grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw occasionally is normal and unlikely to cause long-term problems, chronic teeth grinding can be a source of several health problems. Many people dealing with the effects of bruxism are unaware of grinding their teeth until major symptoms begin to appear.
Some of the most common symptoms of teeth grinding include:
Neck and jaw pain.
Weakened enamel.
Changes in tooth shape
Broken teeth
Headaches
Migraines
TMJ disorders
Trouble sleeping
If you’re suffering from any of these issues, we can help you determine if teeth grinding is the cause and develop an effective treatment and prevention plan.
If you grind your teeth during sleep, we can make you a custom night guard to alleviate bruxism and treat and prevent negative symptoms. Our night guards are designed to be resistant yet flexible so you can be perfectly comfortable while you sleep. Learn more.
Crowns are protective dental replacements usually made out of ceramic or porcelain that are placed over the damaged tooth. They look just like your natural teeth and are an excellent treatment option for damage caused by excessive grinding. Learn more.
Botox is an effective treatment for bruxism and migraine headaches. By injecting Botox into the clenching muscles (temporalis muscle and the masseter muscles), we can lessen the severity of the clenching and grinding you normally experience. This in turn decreases the incidents of headaches and migraines. Learn more.
Can I still get help for teeth grinding even if I don’t have insurance?
Yes! Village Dental is a fee-for-service practice. That means we offer transparent pricing for all services so you know exactly what to expect. You can pay us via credit, debit, cash, or check and if you have insurance, we’ll file a claim with your provider for you. Learn more.
Does Sparks Dental offer a warranty if my dental restoration breaks?
Absolutely! We offer a warranty on all dental restorations for our regular patients. As long as you visit our office every 6 months for cleanings and exams, we’ll fix or replace your crown, bridge, or other restoration at no cost to you. Learn more.
More questions?
If you have questions about teeth grinding, routine exams and cleanings, general or cosmetic concerns, or any other dental issue, don’t hesitate to contact us. Give us a call at 9900442195 to get your questions answered and see a highly experienced, qualified dentist today!