Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause damage to your teeth and can result in other oral complications.
Oftentimes, teeth grinding occurs during sleep when you can’t control what your teeth are doing. Chronic teeth grinding can result in:
- Wearing down of teeth
- Fracturing, loosening or loss of teeth
- Jaw pain
- Headaches
- Hearing loss
- Change of facial appearance (in extreme cases)
If you grind your teeth often or notice that you have a sore jaw or dull, constant headache, you might want to talk to your us about bruxism. If the dentist determines that you are affected by bruxism, then we may provide you with a fitted night guard to protect your teeth from grinding during sleep. We want your teeth to remain whole and healthy for your entire life.