Bruxism
Treat Bruxism Early to Save Your Smile
Teeth grinding can wear away the enamel on your teeth, resulting in a worn and damaged smile.
Symptoms of Bruxism
Teeth Grinding
The most common symptom of bruxism is teeth grinding. For some patients, teeth grinding will happen at night, leading it to go unnoticed.
Worn Tooth Enamel
Grinding your teeth can cause your tooth enamel to wear away. This can result in worn and flattened teeth if not dealt with promptly.
Chipped, Cracked, Loose, or Damaged Teeth
As your tooth enamel wears down, your teeth may become chipped, cracked, loose, and damaged. Early action is essential to preserve your dental health.
Jaw Pain
Patients with bruxism often wake up with jaw pain from clenching their jaws during the night or find they have jaw pain while concentrating and absentmindedly clenching or grinding their teeth.
Earaches
While bruxism does not actually cause a problem within your ear canal, patients may find they have earaches. The temporomandibular joint is located near the ear, which can lead to perceived ear canal pain.
Headaches
Headaches that start at the temples can occur from clenching and grinding the teeth. Pressure and swelling from the jaw joints can result in headaches and facial pain.
Sleep Disruption
Some bruxism patients will wake up in the middle of the night because of jaw and facial pain from grinding or clenching their teeth. If you wake up with sore jaw muscles, this may also be a symptom of bruxism.
Think You Have Bruxism? Request an Appointment With Dr. Anderson
As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Anderson is highly qualified to diagnose and treat the source of your jaw pain. Whether you have bruxism or another condition that is the cause of your pain, Dr. Anderson can get to the bottom of it.
With over two decades worth of experience, Dr. Anderson can help you live life without jaw and facial pain. Call to request a consultation at our Logan or Garland, UT, offices:
(435) 755-5000
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2022
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2020
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View On GoogleThe Consequences of Bruxism
Regularly grinding your teeth can cause them to wear out. Patients who don't address persistent bruxism are at risk of losing bite strength or even of losing their teeth.
Morning headaches are a common symptom of sleep bruxism. Teeth grinding can put intense pressure on the muscles in your head and cause pain in several areas.
Consistent teeth grinding will eventually damage your jaw muscles, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Your jaw may start to click, pop, or lock when you open your mouth.
Bruxism and TMJ Disorder
If left untreated, bruxism can evolve into a temporomandibular joint disorder. Bruxism can cause the TMJ's cartilage to deteriorate, causing more pain and problems. Bruxism can also cause dental misalignment, which can lead to a TMD.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Bruxism
Non-surgical solutions can usually alleviate the symptoms of bruxism. For example, if you often grind your teeth or clench your jaw during the day, we may recommend certain exercises that will train your jaw muscles to behave differently.
Patients with sleep bruxism are often provided with custom-made dental appliances to wear during the night. These nightguards prevent the teeth from grinding, protecting the teeth and alleviating the pressure on the TMJ.
If Dr. Anderson diagnoses you with bruxism during an appointment at one of our offices in Logan or Garland, he will most likely recommend that you try oral appliance therapy before any other solution.
A Simple Solution
Night guards are customized to achieve a comfortable fit while preventing contact between your upper and lower teeth.
Surgical Treatment for Bruxism
If bruxism has caused significant damage to your jaw muscles, surgery may be recommended. During corrective jaw surgery, Dr. Anderson can alter the position of your jaws and repair joints that have been harmed by clenching.
Families in Logan and Garland trust Dr. Anderson for corrective jaw surgery because:
- Dr. Anderson is a board-certified oral surgeon who has earned the prestigious title of Diplomate in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
- Dr. Anderson has practiced oral surgery for more than two decades.
- Your comfort matters to Dr. Anderson. We offer several forms of sedation to our patients, including intravenous (IV) sedation, oral conscious sedation, and nitrous oxide.
Surgery is rarely required to treat bruxism, but when it is, you should work with an experienced jaw surgeon like Dr. Anderson. If you have persistent jaw pain or other symptoms of bruxism, request a consultation with our team at our Logan or Garland, UT, office by contacting us online or giving us a call at:
(435) 755-5000
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2020
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2017
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2020
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