Grinding Teeth

Teeth grinding—or bruxism—is a serious disorder which can cause numerous health problems. Since some people grind their teeth only at night, oftentimes they do not realize they are doing it until symptoms—such as persistent morning headaches, tooth sensitivity, disturbed sleep, unexplained chips on their teeth, and jaw pain—appear as a result of their teeth grinding. If you are experiencing symptoms related to teeth grinding, it is very important that you see a dentist as soon as possible to help you protect your teeth!  

Common Causes of Teeth Grinding
When you are grinding your teeth, it can be due to many different causes. One of the main reasons is stress. If you are grinding your teeth because of high-anxiety and unmanageable stress-levels, we may recommend counseling, biofeedback exercises, or muscle relaxants. Other causes of teeth grinding may be neuromuscular illness, brain injury, dental problems—such as occlusions—or side-effects of medications.

Complications
If you continue grinding your teeth, you may suffer a myriad of health problems. These may include damaged teeth, gum problems, tooth wear, jaw fractures, facial trauma, mouth pain, cheek soreness, ear pain, headaches, fatigue, chewing difficulty, and tooth loss. At our dental office, we can help you stop grinding your teeth.

Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinding
One of the best ways to stop grinding your teeth is to wear a custom-made sleeping mouth guard for grinding teeth. These mouth guards for teeth grinding create a cushion between your teeth so that your upper jaw cannot grind with your lower jaw when you sleep. At our Albuquerque dental office, we create high-quality mouth guards which are custom-fit from an impression of your teeth. To help protect your smile, we can assess your situation and fit you with a sleeping mouth guard for grinding teeth.

Call us at 505-298-8103 if you are having oral health problems due to teeth grinding and we can fit you with a sleeping mouth guard for grinding teeth!