Is teeth grinding causing frustration and pain for you? This condition is widespread and one that can cause damage to your teeth if it continues. Some people wait for it to stop on its own, but that rarely happens. Instead, you can consider bruxism treatment. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, does not have to hold you back.
Reach out to Lovett Dental Vintage Park at 832-843-6776 to learn more about the specialty dentistry treatment options available.
Why Do You Have This Condition?
One of the steps our team will take before finding the right bruxism treatment for you is to uncover why it may be happening in the first place. There are numerous potential causes. Stress is a common reason for teeth grinding. Sometimes it happens due to poor alignment of the jaw. It can also occur if there is a significant amount of anxiety present in your day. Other times, tooth position changes, such as due to losing a tooth, can cause it.
If you have symptoms of teeth grinding, do not wait to get help. The longer you do, the more damage the grinding can do to your teeth.
What Bruxism Treatment Options Are Available?
Treatment depends on the cause as well as the frequency of the problem. Reducing stress and anxiety, if these are the causes, will help you. For others, this is not enough.
Daytime Mouthguards
A mouthguard or mouth splint can help. These are dental appliances added to your mouth that create a barrier between the teeth, so they do not rub together. This type of mouthguard works just like guards used in sports.
Nighttime Mouthguards
A nightguard is the same type of appliance that sits in your mouth. It is designed to fit into your mouth at night. Because many people struggle with teeth grinding at night, a nightguard is often a significant investment.
Muscle Relaxants
In some situations, the use of muscle relaxants is beneficial. They can work to help reduce the pain you have. This option is often done before nighttime to help minimize the risk of grinding.
Botox Injections
For those with more severe forms of this condition, Botox can be an option. You may benefit from this because it can help to reduce the instances of grinding. It also helps to limit the jaw’s ability to grind like this.
Medications
If you are struggling with anxiety or stress, your doctor may recommend treatment for it. Medications could be an option. Counseling may benefit you, too. Once you relieve that stress, the teeth grinding may stop.
How Can You Get the Help You Need?
These bruxism treatment options depend on your oral health and needs. If you come in to see our team, we can recommend a custom nightguard to reduce this risk significantly. For most people, this is the type of care needed. We also want to provide additional services to ensure your teeth remain healthy.
- Dental x-rays and exams
- Treatment for root canals
- Orthodontic treatments and solutions
- Periodontal disease treatment
- Professional teeth cleaning
Each one of these areas may help address both the underlying damage caused by teeth grinding and the overall health of your teeth. Sometimes, oral health problems can lead to the onset of grinding, especially when it comes on suddenly without other symptoms.
Call Lovett Dental Vintage Park
Bruxism treatment is available to you. No matter what is occurring or why our team can offer ways to protect your oral health from teeth grinding. The sooner you reach out to us, the more likely we can fix this concern before it damages your teeth. Contact Lovett Dental Vintage Park for an appointment at 832-843-6776.
