It causes tooth wear, and severe chronic head, jaw and even backache. As well as providing night guards for tooth grinders, we can help to identify the reason for your grinding, which could be lifestyle or stress-related.
When treating tooth grinding, we take a holistic approach that takes your lifestyle as a whole into account. This means:
Muscular pain is the most common complaint, which is a result of muscle imbalance or overuse due to bruxism. Bruxism is excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth that is not part of the normal chewing or talking movements of the jaw.
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Teeth grinding is mainly caused by:
Once we have diagnosed the reason why you grind (or clench) your teeth, we can support you by:
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint, aka the jaw joint) is a simple ball-and-socket joint that connects the lower jawbone to the skull. Teeth grinding can involuntarily put intense pressure on the TMJ, leading to pain. With the jaw inflamed, the pain can also radiate to the skull, neck and top of the spine.
If you experience clicking when you open your mouth, dizziness and pain during chewing, it could be due to TMJ inflammation. In the vast majority of cases, tooth grinding is the cause.
Your journey to a healthier, more confident smile starts here. At Artistry Dental, we believe every smile is unique, and our personalised consultations are designed to understand your needs and goals.
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