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Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

Dental Treatments for Grinding Teeth

Do you clench your teeth at night? Do you wake with headaches or a sore jaw? Do you experience sensitivity when eating hot or cold foods or drinks? If so, you could be suffering from bruxism, or night grinding.

Bruxism can happen at any time of the day or night, and is aggravated by stress and anxiety. People may unknowingly clench their teeth during the day, but it most commonly occurs at night where the biting force from bruxism can range from 200 to 1,000 pounds per square inch. This incredible force can cause various dental problems, including breaking the teeth and dental restorations, gum recession, increased dental sensitivity and TMJ problems.

By wearing a nightguard, you will greatly reduce the damaging effects of bruxism: a nightguard will protect the teeth from absorbing the biting force of your jaw at night, protecting the teeth and the jaw from extreme pressure. In most cases, jaw soreness and sensitivity to hot and cold will fade after a few weeks.

Once you come into our office, a custom-fitted nightguard will be made to protect your teeth from further wear-and-tear. Other non-custom nightguards are sold over-the-counter, but do not fit as well as custom guards and will not provide full protection against the extreme forces of bruxism.

Dr. Sun’s office makes all of our custom nightguards on-site, meaning you will be able to leave with your custom-made nightguard in just one office visit.