{"id":475,"date":"2017-10-16T09:27:49","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T14:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.savetheteeth.com\/?page_id=475"},"modified":"2018-04-18T12:49:14","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T17:49:14","slug":"teeth-grinding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/savetheteeth.com\/procedures\/dental-problems\/teeth-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Teeth Grinding and Clenching (Bruxism)<\/h1>\n

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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bruxism is either the clenching or grinding of teeth, or both of them together. Dr. Michele Claeys will often recommend a mouth appliance to prevent damage to your teeth, and stress reduction to change the behavior.<\/p>\n

What is bruxism?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruxism is either the clenching or grinding of teeth, or both of them together. It is usually a greater problem at night when one is unaware that they are doing it. Often the patient\u2019s partner will be the first to notice it as they can hear the noise coming from the other side of the bed. It is commonly believed that this subconscious nighttime bruxism is due to stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

What damage does bruxism do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grinding can damage teeth by scraping and wearing away the surface. This can be a cosmetic problem, as teeth shorten and change shape, and can lead to sensitive teeth as the enamel becomes worn. Clenching can cause muscle strain and fatigue, earaches and headaches, and put severe stress on the hinge of the jaw, the temperomandibular joint.<\/p>\n

How can Dr. Michele Claeys treat bruxism?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Michele Claeys will give you a thorough examination to see if your teeth or dental work has been damaged by the bruxing. Though there is no sure treatment for bruxism, it has been positively linked to stress and anxiety. Dr. Michele Claeys will probably suggest modifying your behavior to bring down the stress in your life. To prevent damage to your teeth, she will prepare a custom-fitted plastic appliance for you to wear when you sleep. This won\u2019t stop the bruxing, but the plastic of the appliance will prevent your top and bottom teeth from contacting each other.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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