The tremendous force our jaws can generate certainly makes biting and chewing easier, but it spells trouble for people dealing with bruxism. A person with bruxism has a habit of grinding their teeth unconsciously, and often while they are asleep. When this is not addressed, you can suffer dental damage. Minor cases of damage can require cosmetic dental work to hide the harm to your appearance. However, people with bruxism can do enough harm to require restorative dental care. The pressure placed on your teeth and jaws can also lead to TMJ disorder (TMD).
Addressing Bruxism And TMJ Disorder Through Professional Dental Care
With professional dental care, you can enjoy relief from the harmful effects of bruxism, and from TMD. A special mouth guard supplied by your dentist can stop your teeth grinding from harming your teeth at night. You can also receive an oral appliance to wear in order to relive your jaws of discomfort, which can help you with TMD.
Taking Action Against Dental Damage That Has Already Occurred
Some patients will not stop bruxism in time to avoid some dental damage. The degree of damage you have incurred will inform the type of treatment you need. If your damages are only superficial, cosmetic work can make your smile look unharmed, and improve your overall appearance. However, your teeth might have functional issues because of teeth grinding. You may find it is harder to bite and chew – in some cases, damage can expose the interior of your tooth, and lead to potential issues. If a tooth’s ability to operate effectively is affected, you can have a dental crown placed.
Come To Allen Family Dental To Address Teeth Grinding
If teeth grinding is not addressed, your oral health can be in real trouble. In addition to dental damage, you also have to worry about the risk for developing TMD, which can cause constant discomfort. You can trust Allen Family Dental to fully address your needs when you come in looking for relief from a teeth grinding problem. To arrange a time to meet with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. Located in Allen, we also happily accept patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding communities.
