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Patient
Education - Bruxism
Bruxism is the technical term used to describe grinding or
clenching of the teeth. Bruxism could be occurring during
sleep.
| What Are Signs |
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Experiencing jaw pain and headaches |
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Teeth look flat or worn down |
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Clicking or popping of the
jaw joint during opening and closing your mouth |
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You have been told that you
make grinding noises in your sleep |
What Can Be Done
Discuss with you dentist any symptoms you have noticed. Your
dentist will be able to look for signs of bruxism on you teeth.
Stress is often a cause of bruxism so reducing stress in your
life can help. Being aware of bruxism and noticing when it
is happening can help you to break the habit.
An appliance can be made known as a night guard or bite guard.
This is a plastic mouth appliance made by your dentist. It
is designed to absorb the force of clenching or grinding.
This appliance can often help a patient change their habits.
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