Are you suffering from bruxism? Not sure what that is? It’s easy to understand and determine whether it’s affecting your life. Bruxism is teeth grinding or teeth clenching. You may do this out of habit if you tend to direct your stress or anxiety toward your jaw area. However, many patients are not even conscious of the fact that they are clenching or grinding their teeth. The good news is that we offer bruxism treatment to alleviate your pain and to guide you away from serious damage. Have you been thinking about visiting us for this issue? If so, consider the following reasons to take treatment seriously:

Reason #1: Bruxism Is Uncomfortable

Your teeth and jaws are quite strong. If you tend to clench or grind your teeth, you will quickly find out that this is an uncomfortable habit. The immense pressure placed on your teeth may result in great sensitivity, causing frustration while chewing. You may also deal with other side effects like headaches, jaw discomfort, facial pain, and more.

Reason #2: You Can Damage Your Teeth

Your teeth are strong but they are still vulnerable to damage, which you may prevent with bruxism treatment. The outermost layer of your teeth is called enamel – it is also strong but can become damaged from excessive pressure or abrasion. If you are grinding your teeth against one another all day long, you may suffer from erosion of your tooth surfaces. You may also deal with cracking, chipping, and breakage due to pressure.

Reason #3: You Can End Up With TMJ Disorder

Your TMJs (short for temporomandibular joints) are your jaw joints. You have two of them, one of each located on either side of your head. They provide your jaw with movement, allowing you to open it, close it, and move it to one side or the other. The pressure caused by bruxism may also affect your TMJs over time, resulting in TMJ disorder. Seeking bruxism treatment may prevent this from occurring.

ABOUT YOUR CONROE, TX DENTIST:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.