Grinding (Bruxism) Treatment Blackburn
Almost everyone grinds and clenches their teeth at some point in their life. If this occurs very occasionally, grinding and clenching do not lead to any major issues. However, many people are unaware of their chronic bruxing habits until significant dental problems arise.
If you frequently wake up with a headache, neck ache, or sore jaw muscles, you may be grinding and clenching your teeth during sleep. Some people even wake their partner from loud grinding and snoring. Others walk around all day with teeth tightly clenched together due to work stress. Excessive and constant grinding force can cause teeth to wear down, develop cracks, and sometimes even lead to teeth loosening.
At Hearts Dental, our dentist in Blackburn can help identify if you are a ‘bruxer’ (someone who grinds or clenches their teeth) through detailed history taking and a clinical examination of your muscles and dentition. Once identified, our dentist in Blackburn can provide custom-made splints to help relieve tension headaches, neck aches, and protect your teeth from wear. Other treatments for TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) may include orthodontic and myofunctional modifications in collaboration with medical experts in this field.
Contact our dentist in Blackburn to get started on addressing your bruxism and improving your dental health.
