Excellence in Dental Implants
The Implant Studio,
41 South Bar Street,
Banbury OX16 9AE
41 South Bar Street,
Banbury OX16 9AE
01295 262008
Excellence in Dental Implants
Teeth grinding and jaw clenching, medically known as Bruxism, is quite common and for many people, it can go completely undetected as they are unaware they are doing it and get no symptoms at all. For those who do get symptoms, these may present themselves in the form of facial pain or headaches, but it can also lead to people’s teeth being worn down over time. In severe cases, teeth grinding can lead to tooth loss which will require a treatment such as our Banbury dental implants.
As it commonly occurs whilst asleep, you could possibly be grinding your teeth and be completely unaware – although your partner might not feel the same way! Disrupted sleep is one way to tell if you’re grinding your teeth at night but if it doesn’t wake you or your partner up, you may be able to identify it by some of the symptoms it causes, such as:
If you do notice any of the above symptoms, we highly recommend booking in a check-up with your local dentist. Here are The Implant Studio, our dental implant treatment is only suitable for those who have lost their teeth in the more severe cases.
As everyone’s situation is unique, there is not just one reason for why you could be grinding your teeth. You may have to deal with tooth grinding your entire life, but for some it may just be an intermittent or one-off thing. We’ve discussed some of the common causes of Bruxism below:
Bruxism is commonly caused by stress and anxiety so you may find that during those busy periods of your life, symptoms, such as teeth grinding, are heightened.
Another common cause of teeth grinding is an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth. Whilst this can’t be helped as it’s how your teeth naturally sit in your mouth, it could be worth going to your dentist and seeing what options you might have to alleviate this issue.
Snoring and sleep apnoea are also common causes of Bruxism, but you may also find it occurs if you talk in your sleep, move around a lot while sleeping, or if you suffer with sleep paralysis or hallucinations.
There are a number of substances that can lead to grinding teeth or perhaps make it worse, such as:
There are a number of ways you can prevent tooth grinding, or at least to reduce the impact of the symptoms. Some examples include:
This simple treatment is an excellent way to distribute pressure more evenly across your jaw and the physical barrier it creates is great for preventing further damage to your teeth. They can take some getting used to but can be a huge help for so many people.
Good sleeping habits can set you up for a calm night’s sleep which can help reduce Bruxism massively. Some good sleeping habits include:
For cases of stress and/or anxiety, CBT may be recommended by your doctor. This service is provided by the NHS but there are also private options available.
Please note: These preventative measures are just suggestions of treatments for tooth grinding. As each individual’s case is unique, we do recommend speaking to a dentist or doctor as well.
If you have suffered some serious damage to your teeth as a result of grinding your teeth, you may want to look at our Banbury dental implant treatment. Award-winning dentist, Dr Tom Donnelly has specialised in dental implants for several years now and has changed the lives of so many with this treatment.
If you’re interested in how Dr Tom Donnelly could help you, please give us a ring on 01295 262008 today or book in for a consultation appointment online to learn a bit more about the treatment and the results you may expect to see.
