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Teeth Grinding

Does your jaw hurt in the morning, and you aren’t sure why? Bruxism is a subconscious habit where you grind your teeth to a point that it leads to jaw disorder, headache and teeth damage. Involuntiary clenching or gringing of teeth can happen at night. Some even suffer at daytime. If you detect it sooner, the chances of recovery gets better. Misalingment of upper and lower teeth can cause teeth grinding too.

Herd are some of the teeth-grinding symptoms:

  • Jaw joint pain                     
  • Headache
  • Local muscular pain
  • Breaking down of teeth
  • Teeth becoming loose
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Pain on biting
  • Unexplained facial pain and Facial changes

If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, contact your dentist or any best dentist in Mumbai for a definitive diagnosis of the problem. They will tell you the telltale signs by looking at your teeth and your history and signs of symptoms. Addressing teeth grinding or clenching early on is very important as it can lead to a lot of damage to your teeth, jaw joint, and muscles.

At The Dental Bond, one of the best dentists in Mumbai will be taking a thorough history of the problem and conducting a proper study of your jaw joint and muscles. “It’s not a magic bullet, and you really need to address the underlying cause.” you can work with your dentist to understand the underlying cause and repair the damage that has already been caused by various methods.

Is there any way to treat teeth grinding?

You can treat it by one or a combination of the aforementioned treatments..

Stress – Relaxation Techniques – If you grind your teeth, stress-reduction techniques may help in some cases. Stress reduction can also benefit your overall health, so it’s a low-risk remedy. Stress-relaxation techniques like meditation, more relaxing bedtime preparation, therapy to “de-stress” or yoga, and Exercise.

Night Guard/Occlusal Guard – A night guard is an appliance to be worn at night or at night and day depending on the situation. It allows your teeth to glide over each other rather than grinding together. Using an occlusal guard or night guard, while not stopping bruxism, can help prevent dental damage. This offers protection against wear and tear on the enamel. A professional, custom night guard is made specifically for your mouth.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation – Excessive teeth grinding is the main cause of dental damage. This may need more extensive treatments like full mouth rehabilitation. Full Mouth Rehabilitation looks at restoring the damaged/worn out teeth to normal oral function adding comfort to eating, better dental, and Facial Aesthetics, and most importantly stopping the wear process with the use of appropriate materials to restore what has been lost. This procedure may utilize implants, crowns, veneers, tooth-colored fillings, or a combination to restore your dental health and create a beautiful smile for you.  To know more about full mouth rehabilitation check out the link below.

Teeth grinding is a common condition with many possible causes. Treating it early is important to avoid significant dental complications.  Contact the best dentist in Mumbai to get an early diagnosis and a custom treatment plan for you.

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