Bruxism Nightguards in Calgary, AB
You are doing this, and you don’t even know it. Bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching), you may be clenching or grinding your teeth during sleep or when you are awake. People who clench or grind their teeth during sleep are more likely to have other sleep disorders such as snoring and pauses in breathing (sleep apnea).
Mild bruxism may not require treatment. However, in some cases, bruxism can be frequent and severe enough to lead to headaches, damaged teeth, and jaw disorders. Damages to the joints may lead to arthritic changes, chronic pain, and popping and clicking of the jaw. Once these changes settle in, reversing these conditions becomes impossible.
Signs and Symptoms
- Teeth grinding or clenching may be loud enough to wake up your sleep partner.
- Teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped, or loose.
- Worn tooth enamel.
- Increased tooth sensitivity or pain when chewing.
- Tight or tired jaw muscles.
- Locked jaw.
- Dull headaches, starting in the temples.
- Jaw, neck, or face pain or soreness.
- Damage from chewing on the inside of your cheek.
- Scalloping of the tongue.
- Sleep disturbances.
During a regular exam at Sunridge Dental Clinic, our dentists will check for signs and symptoms of bruxism and discuss treatment options, to eliminate the strain on the jaw and your teeth.