Here is the Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry guide to treating teeth grinding.
Understand
Most teeth grinding will occur while sleeping. Consistent teeth grinding might be suspected with a sore jaw and dull headache in the mornings. Anxiety or stress are not the only reasons grinding may appear. It can also be related to an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth.
Visit Dentist
Bruxism is a medical term used for grinding teeth. Bruxism can be identified by Dr. Chris Hammond through an oral examination of jaw tenderness and abnormalities in the teeth. Discuss a possible nightguard for teeth grinding.
Get Control
When tooth grinding occurs, the fear is resulting oral damage and pain. Here at Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we support oral health in many ways. Here are three things that may help:
- Control caffeine or alcohol intake as these may increase tooth grinding.
- Avoid gum and prohibit pen or pencil chewing. This benefits the jaw as it keeps the jaw from clenching repeatedly.
- Allow the jaw to relax; sometimes just setting your tongue between your teeth will help your jaw relax.
Every individual in our community from Orem to Provo deserves a good night’s sleep as well as a pain-free, headache-free morning.
It’s no problem to come down to our office at 3575 N 100 E Ste 200, Provo, Utah 84604 and consult with Dr. Hammond about this or any other dental concern. Call 801-374-0070 today to schedule an appointment.
We are devoted to healthy, happy patients. A beautiful, confident smile allows full, honest interaction with others. Don’t live with pain. Consider the benefits of cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, or dental implants. Ask about mini implants, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, dental crowns, or Invisalign. Your needs are important to us.
Contact our caring staff at 801-374-0070 and discover a trustworthy practice that offers important knowledge and the highest quality of care.
Contact Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry:
801-374-0070
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3575 N 100 E Ste 200
Provo, Utah
84604
