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If you’ve been told by a loved one that you grind, gnash, or clench your teeth in your sleep, or you’re regularly waking up with a sore jaw, you may be experiencing bruxism. To manage the condition and prevent serious problems with your teeth, gums, and jaw, it’s important that you seek out professional dental treatment as soon as possible.

What causes bruxism?

Teeth grinding that happens during the day is caused by a variety of emotions, including stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, or tension. Nighttime grinding can also be caused by stress, but sleep disorders, such as snoring or sleep apnea, are often to blame.

I suspect I have bruxism. What now?

When you schedule an appointment with our team, we’ll conduct a thorough oral exam of your jaw muscles, wear on teeth, dental abnormalities (missing or broken teeth), and we’ll also check the insides of your cheeks and underlying jaw bone levels. Once complete, we’ll inform you of our findings.

How can my dentist help treat bruxism?

Should treatment be necessary, a custom-fitted nightguard can help keep your teeth separated while you sleep, preventing further teeth, gum, and jaw damage. In some cases, when patients have experienced this condition for a lengthy period of time and have significant oral damage as a result, we may suggest that affected teeth be reshaped or that crowns are used to repair them.

In some situations, your dental professional may also refer you to a sleep medicine specialist for in-depth testing and assessment.

Have additional questions related to bruxism and how to treat this condition? Call our team today!