Do you involuntarily and excessively grind your teeth? Many people are unaware that they have a problem with teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, because they only grind their teeth in their sleep. Other people are painfully aware of their teeth grinding because they do it while awake. To determine whether you might have a problem with teeth grinding, consider these symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms like those above, you have an issue with teeth grinding. How does such a condition come about? Here are some causes.
If you think you may be grinding your teeth, it’s important to see your dentist as soon as possible. If your grinding is the result of an abnormal bite or other dental issue, we can pinpoint that problem and create a plan to correct it's root cause. That plan may include fitting you for a mouth guard to protect your teeth from grinding at night. Here are some other things you can do to help treat teeth grinding:
Grinding your teeth can have serious consequences. In addition to causing the symptoms listed above, it can also lead to these harmful conditions:
If you think you have an issue with grinding your teeth, don’t put off seeing a dentist. Call us and consult one of our Williamsburg dentists at Norge Dental Center. We’ll help you create the right plan to treat the cause of your teeth grinding.
We hear some version of this pretty regularly at Norge Dental Center. A patient gets settled in the chair and, before we’ve even had a chance to take a look, says, “I’m sorry, I know my teeth are a mess,” or, “Please don’t judge me, I haven’t been to the dentist in years.”Sometimes they laugh when they say it, but we can usually tell they’re genuinely embarrassed. They may have put off making the appointment because of it, and by the time they finally come in, they’ve already imagined all the things we might say about their teeth.Here’s what we wish those patients knew before they ever walked through our doors: you don’t need to apologize to us.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe it’s already back to school time! Backpacks are packed, lunches are being made, and families are getting back into their school year routines.We know how busy this time of year can be. Between school, homework, sports, activities, and everything else on the calendar, dental care may not always be at the top of the list.At Norge Dental Center, we want to help make keeping your family’s smiles healthy a little easier. Here are a few simple dental tips to keep in mind as everyone heads back to school.
Read MoreBrush and floss regularly but still getting cavities? Learn about dry mouth, snacking, acidic drinks, genetics, grinding, and other hidden cavity risks.
Read MoreWhether you’re new to the Williamsburg area, or new to the Norge Dental family… we welcome you to a new dental experience. We are so thankful you are here.
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