Proper Care For Teeth Grinding Issues

When they are not taken seriously, issues with teeth grinding can create significant issues over time. They can lead to worsening discomfort due to the pressure that they put on your teeth and jaw. They can also have a negative impact on your appearance by causing chips and cracks in your enamel. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we are prepared to help you stop a nightly tendency to grind your teeth from hurting your smile and oral health. A custom oral appliance can correct your ongoing issues with bruxism. When necessary, we are prepared to address damage to enamel that has already occurred.

A Nightly Tendency To Grind Your Teeth Can Have Serious Consequences

If you have nightly issues with bruxism, meaning you often grind and clench your jaw while you are asleep, you can cause real problems for your teeth, and you can have serious struggles with jaw pain and stiffness. Over time, the pressure from grinding and clenching will wear down enamel, something that can cause unwelcome cosmetic changes and negatively impact your oral health. This pressure can also lead to jaw pain and stiffness, and even problems for your joint alignment.

How A Custom Appliance Protects Your Smile At Night

With a custom oral appliance, you can make sure that your teeth stay safe during the night. Our practice provides customized appliances so that they remain in place and provide continued protection. When you wear yours, you can stay free of any concerns about wear and tear that might occur, and you can protect yourself against pressure from grinding and clenching that taxes your jaw joints and muscles.

Dealing With Dental Damage That Has Already Occurred

Not everyone reaches out about treatment for bruxism in time to prevent dental damage. If you are in need of help because your teeth are chipped or cracked, we can provide support through different services. Superficial problems that do not affect your oral health can be dealt with via cosmetic dentistry. However, if we have concerns about the health and bite support of teeth that are worn, chipped, or cracked, we can recommend restorative dental work with custom crowns.

Talk To Your Northwest IN Dentist About Your Teeth Grinding Issues

When they are not taken seriously, issues with teeth grinding and clenching can have serious consequences. Over time, issues with bruxism can lead to chipped and cracked enamel as well as persistent jaw pain! The good news is that your dentist can offer relief through proper protection with a custom oral appliance. We can also discuss your treatment options if you need to do something about dental damage that has already occurred. For more information, please contact Healthy Smiles in Northwest IN by calling 219-938-2637!