What is Teeth Grinding?

Also known as Bruxism, it is a situation where you move your teeth against each other, maybe even clenching your jaw while awake or asleep. This creates stronger than normal jaw muscles. While you need these muscles to chew, over-exertion can wear down your teeth. Your muscles also become overworked and sore. To prevent damaging your jaw joints and teeth, visit your dentist in NE Calgary. Our professional team can provide guidance and treatment options to keep your teeth healthy, have properly aligned teeth, and avoid unnecessary pain.

Reasons You May Grind Your Teeth

Though commonly connected to stress, anxiety, and anger, bruxism is also known to be a result of medical conditions and young age. It may even occur due to a combination of these things or something else entirely as all the causes are not entirely known. It is important to visit your dentist in NE Calgary soon if you think you have this problem. Some signs might be flattening of teeth and headaches. Your dentist can help you steer clear of further complications developing when you grind your teeth and clench your jaw. Getting the treatment you need keeps your oral health in top shape.

What is the Treatment Process for Teeth Grinding?

At Savanna Market Dental, we have customized mouthguards that keep your teeth from touching one another. Mouthguards are worn during grinding moments, to prevent you from damaging your teeth. Sometimes this may not be enough. You may require treatments for stress management to find ways to calm yourself down and positively deal with stress and anxiety. Therapy may include meditation or breathing exercises. You can also speak to your doctor about the positioning of your mouth and jaw.  

Regular dental visits are important to monitor your progress and make sure nothing is going awry. Damage from grinding can be corrected in this same appointment.