Posts Categorized: Teeth Grinding

Bruxism Treatment

Dealing with bruxism is not something that you should take lightly. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you’re dealing with this dental disorder until your significant other mentions that you are grinding your teeth or until we recognize symptoms of grinding or clenching. The good news, however, is that once the problem is identified, we… Read more »

Test Your Knowledge of Bruxism

Although common, grinding your teeth is an unhealthy habit that occasionally requires treatment to fix. Many people are unaware of their nightly bruxism sessions until a loved one brings it to their attention. If you find yourself waking with headaches, sore jaw muscles, or other discomfort associated with your mouth, head, or neck, it may… Read more »

Why Grinding Causes Grief for Your Teeth

Obviously calling something a “bad” habit implies a problem, but some tics and habits are more destructive than others. Tapping your fingers on the desk? Annoying. Smacking your gum? Awful. Grinding your teeth? Downright destructive. Whether you realize it or not, your teeth can take a real beating from even the most seemingly harmless behaviors…. Read more »

Guard yourself from Grinding your Teeth

Stress plays a big part in our lives. Good stress comes in the form of anticipating positive things. Someone might be planning a wedding and feel stressed to the max from all of the details of arranging the ultimate happy occasion. Another person may have a horrible work situation with a boss who seems determined… Read more »