Bruxism is a disorder that causes a person to grind or clench their teeth on a nightly basis. Without treatment, this could mean discomfort in the face and jaw, and even damage to the teeth. But we can help with a noninvasive solution! In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we diagnose and treat bruxism.
The Presence of Bruxism
How do you know if you have teeth grinding? For some, a significant other could let them know about grinding episodes occurring at night. Otherwise, you should be aware of the symptoms that occur during waking hours. For example, you could experience pain in your jaw and face, persistent headaches, and toothaches and tooth sensitivity. When you have regular pain in one or more teeth, then contact our team for a diagnosis. We will take a close look at the smile with digital imaging to catch the wear and friction that could indicate teeth grinding. Remember, treatment is crucial to help you avoid worn down and cracked/chipped teeth, so you also avoid complications like tooth decay and dental infection.
Oral Appliance Therapy
How do we treat smiles with bruxism? Our team could offer relief with an oral appliance. This device will look and fit like a mouthguard, and is worn while you sleep. Our team will take detailed digital images and measurements of the teeth from multiple angles, and then we will use them in a lab setting to design and craft the appliance, ensuring it is custom-fitted for your smile. When ready, this will be worn at night and once in place, helps reposition the jaw to ease pressure and strain, so you can avoid grinding episodes. If you do grind your teeth, the appliance places a barrier between the upper and lower sets of teeth to prevent further damage. The oral appliance will be easy to use and clean, and can be stored easily or even travel with you.
Repairing Teeth
What if your teeth have sustained damage from your bruxism? With dental bonding, our team can apply a composite resin to the teeth. This helps us repair minor damage in only one visit. If you have more substantial damage to a tooth, then our team could create and place custom dental crowns, which blend with your smile and stay in place for years to come. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like teeth grinding, then contact our team today.
Schedule a Visit for Bruxism Treatment
Our team wants to help you avoid damaged teeth and discomfort with an oral appliance. To learn more about how we stop teeth grinding and clenching, call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, today at 214-851-0130.
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