{"id":1248,"date":"2015-02-11T11:07:57","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T16:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2015\/02\/teeth-grinding-at-night-can-cause-severe-damage\/"},"modified":"2015-02-11T11:07:57","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T16:07:57","slug":"teeth-grinding-at-night-can-cause-severe-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/teeth-grinding-at-night-can-cause-severe-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding At Night Can Cause Severe Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\"MOST PEOPLE CLENCH<\/strong> or grind their teeth from time to time. However, if you\u2019re doing so frequently\u2014especially while you\u2019re sleeping\u2014you may be damaging your teeth.<\/p>\n

The Harmful Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you grind your teeth at night (also called bruxing), you may already be experiencing the most obvious, immediate effects: namely, unexplained headaches and jaw pain.<\/p>\n

Chronic grinding can cause tooth fractures, loose teeth, and even tooth loss. Grinding can also wear down teeth and severely damage fillings and crowns. Left untreated, bruxism can lead to eventual bone loss in your jaw.<\/p>\n

Unconscious Habits Can Be Hard To Correct<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What\u2019s really frustrating about bruxing is that most people do it while they\u2019re asleep. That means the problem often goes unidentified for a long time.<\/p>\n

Do you find yourself waking up with headaches or a sore jaw? Does your loved one complain about these symptoms? If it has been happening for a while, you may actually start seeing<\/em> worn-down teeth, or gums that are unusually inflamed.<\/p>\n

We Can Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We can diagnose bruxism, and make recommendations to help remedy it. There are many options, depending on the specific circumstances. Sometimes, treatment includes making a custom mouthguard to protect teeth. Or perhaps some dental adjustments can help your teeth better align.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about your lifestyle too. Perhaps stress reduction is in order and could help. We\u2019re not only interested in your smile, but also in your whole-body health. If you or someone you care for is struggling with bruxism, let\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n

Thanks for being our valued patient and friend. We appreciate you!<\/h4>\n

Top image by Flickr user Tony Alter<\/a><\/span> used under Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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