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.
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