Teeth grinding, or bruxism is the involuntary clenching, grinding, or gnashing of teeth, often during sleep. It can cause tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches and sleep disruption, and it is typically linked to stress or misaligned teeth.

 

At Dr. Teeth—Implant & Aesthetic Centre, our specialised teeth grinding treatment addresses bruxism’s root causes to relieve jaw pain, prevent tooth damage and improve sleep quality. We use customised solutions for effective lasting relief.

 

What Causes Teeth Grinding?

Understanding the causes of teeth grinding can help in finding the right treatment. Here are some of the most common causes:

1. Stress and Anxiety: Teeth grinding is a result of emotional stress and anxiety. The body is under stress, so when it happens, it causes the body to tense up and unconsciously grind and clench more frequently, especially during sleep.

2. Sleep Disorders: Conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring or other sleep disturbances are commonly linked to bruxism.
3. Bite Misalignment: An improper bite or misalignment of the teeth and jaw can cause bruxism. When the teeth do not align properly, the jaw muscles may overcompensate.
4. Lifestyle Factors: Habits such as excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, smoking and recreational drug use can increase the likelihood of teeth grinding.
5. Medications: Some medications, especially antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs, can have side effects like teeth grinding.

 

 

How do our dentists treat Teeth grinding

At Dr. Teeth – Implant & Aesthetic Centre, we offer personalised treatments to effectively address teeth grinding (bruxism). Our approach includes:

1. Custom Night Guards: Custom fitted night guards that protect your teeth while you sleep by reducing the pressure caused by grinding.

2. Stress and Anxiety Management: Our dentists help you identify stress related triggers and recommend relaxation techniques, including mindfulness or therapy, to help reduce the psychological factors that contribute to bruxism.
3. Bite Adjustment: We provide advanced dental treatments such as orthodontics or dental restorations if misalignment or malocclusion is the cause to realign your bite and reduce grinding.
4. Jaw Exercises and Therapy: We suggest jaw exercises and physical therapy to relax and strengthen muscles of the jaw.
5. Medication and Botox Injections: We also recommend, in some cases medications that relax the muscles or Botox injections to reduce teeth grinding.

 

Contact us at Dr. Teeth – Implant & Aesthetic Centre to book an effective teeth grinding treatment appointment. Our team is dedicated to personalised care for lasting relief and healthier smiles.