Bruxism is an oral condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching. Many patients grind their teeth, often unintentionally throughout the day or during their sleep cycle, caused by factors such as stress, anxiety, bite misalignment, or certain prescription medications. Although periodically grinding your teeth is normally not an issue, routine teeth grinding can harm and damage your teeth and cause issues, like TMD (temporomandibular disorder), that impact the jaw. At Palmer Dental Group of Houston, Dr. Palmer offers diagnostic assessment and effective treatment solutions for teeth grinding and clenching, like protective mouth guards to wear at night. Call our office in Houston, TX for more information about how to treat bruxism and preserve your oral health.
Based on your unique needs, Dr. Palmer will create a personalized bruxism treatment plan. If there is damage, such as broken or cracked teeth, these issues may need to be addressed before moving forward. The most common treatment for teeth grinding is customized night guards. These custom mouth guards protect your teeth from damage that could occur while you sleep. Some patients may possibly need splints, which are hard acrylic materials placed on the lower or upper teeth to prevent teeth clenching and grinding. Anxiety and stress management can also help reduce teeth grinding and boost overall well-being.
Bruxism treatments offer several advantages to patients in Houston, TX seeking to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms. Some of the primary advantages of treating bruxism include: