Tooth grinding and clenching, clinically known as bruxism, is a subconscious condition that can cause severe damage to your teeth and you may not even be aware of the problem as it mostly occurs during sleep. During sleep, your bite force can be up to six times greater than when you are awake as you have no muscle control, this incredible force can cause chipping and cracking of your tooth surface.
If when you wake you experience pain in your jaw muscles, there is a strong possibility you suffer from bruxism, a quick examination by one of our team members can check for excess and uneven tooth wear for confirmation.
A custom-fitted night guard or bite splint made from high quality acrylic is worn to absorb the force and protect your teeth from further damage, it can also relieve the soreness I your jaw joins and chewing muscles.
Sometimes the cause of bruxism is attributed to stress; often through relaxation techniques the severity of the condition can be significantly reduced. |
