Are you waking every morning with aching teeth and a sore jaw in the morning? Experiencing headaches or sensitivity to hot and cold food or drink?
Bruxism or as it is commonly known as, teeth grinding, is a dental condition whose symptoms we either brush off or reattribute to something else. In reality we should treat teeth grinding as a serious condition because of the detrimental effects it has on our oral health.
Problems Arising From Tooth Grinding
As bruxism results in a considerable amount of force being placed upon your teeth, it can cause some damage including:
- Fractured crowns
- Cracked fillings
- Cracks in the layer of protective enamel
- Tension and pain in your jaw and face muscles
Some Causes Of Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding is unfortunately quite common and has both physical and psychological causes such as:
- High fillings and crowns
- Crooked or missing teeth
- Being stressed
- Chronic pain
- Even some illnesses
Avon Valley Dental Centre Northam
If you are experiencing any pain, whether it be a toothache or sore jaw, please contact us immediately or book online.
We can treat you based on the reasons why you grind your teeth.