SERVICES

• Treatment Methods
• Teeth Cleaning
• Perioscopic Treatment
• Bruxism Treatments
• Scaling and Root Planing
• Bite Adjustment
• Osseous Surgery
• Gum Grafting
• Frenectomy
• Crown Lengthening
• Bone Grafting
• Sinus Augmentation
• Guided Bone and Tissue Regeneration
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
• Oral Cancer Exam
• Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics
• Surgical Exposure of Impacted Teeth

Bruxism Treatments

Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity that commonly occurs in most people at some point in their lives.  The two main characteristics of this condition are grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. These actions usually occur during a person's sleeping hours, but occasionally they occur during the day.

Bruxism is one of the most common known sleep disorders. Chewing is a neuromuscular activity controlled by a subconscious process, but more highly controlled by the brain. During sleep, the subconscious process may become active, while the higher control is inactive (asleep), resulting in bruxism. The most common symptoms are earaches and headaches, depression, eating disorders and anxiety, and chronic stress.

Why should I seek treatment for Bruxism?

• Gum recession. Bruxism can contribute to gum recession and tooth loss.  The excessive pressure can contribute to additional bone loss. 
• Facial pain. Grinding can eventually shorten and blunt the teeth.  This can lead to muscle pain in the myofascial region and in severe cases incapacitating headaches.
• Cracked teeth.  The abnormal wear patterns can cause the teeth to crack which may require restorative treatment, or the teeth may crack and cannot be saved.
• Arthritis. In the most severe cases, bruxism can eventually lead to painful arthritis in the temporomandibular (TMJ) joints that allow the jaw to open and close smoothly.

Treatment Options

Though there is no known cure for bruxism, it's important to prevent it's effects.

• Mouthguards or Nightguards. An acrylic mouthguard can be designed from teeth impressions to minimize the abrasive grinding action during normal sleep. Mouthguards are expected to be worn on a long-term basis to help prevent tooth damage.

Once the effects of bruxing is under control, we can perform a variety of dental procedures to restore your smile such as crown application, gum grafts and crown lengthening.