Teeth Grinding and Clenching
“We are all living longer but sometimes our teeth appear to be wearing out faster than we are!” ~Dr. Perry Danos
Teeth Grinding or Clenching during the night and times during the day may be caused by stress, bad bite, and habits. We recommend custom made Nightguard Appliances at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove to prevent dental damage that occurs due to bruxism. These custom nightguard appliances position the jaw in a better position, reducing the amount of grinding and clenching that occurs, and acts as a physical barrier between teeth to prevent dental chips, breaks, wear and pain to the TMJ joint.
Night Grinding can wear down enamel(Attrition), but it can also result in:
- Receding gums
- Loss of teeth
- Loosening of teeth
- Tooth fractures
- Jaw pain and headaches
- Migraine headaches
- Flat, chipped or worn teeth
- Broken dental work
- Muscle tension throughout the face, neck and shoulders
- Limited range of motion in the TMJ
- Difficulty eating
- Tinnitus (ringing ears)
- TMJ disorder
If you suspect you’re a teeth grinder, we’d love to meet with you and help you understand how it could affect your oral health. To learn more or book an appointment, contact our friendly staff at ProCare Family Dental in Morton Grove today. Call us at ProCare Family Dental Phone Number (847) 965-6223
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