Teeth Clenching/Grinding in Ellicott City, MD
Teeth clenching/grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common condition that affects millions of children and adults and can occur both during the day and night. It is a very common sleep disorder and can cause the most damage during sleeping hours.
While bruxism can be caused by stress, anger, anxiety, an abnormal bite or even crooked or missing teeth, it can also be caused by other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. Common symptoms include, flattened or loose teeth, dull headaches and earache like pains, jaw or face pain or tight jaw muscles. It is important to see your dentist if your teeth have become worn or damaged, and if your jaw is not opening or closing properly.
Depending on the causes and symptoms of bruxism, there are treatment and therapies available to help preserve your teeth, and relieve bruxism. We use T-Scan technology to determine any imbalances in dental bite forces. We also use PosturePro to analyze and look for postural imbalances and forward head posture. To determine the root cause of TMD, we utilize ROM for evaluating cervical range of motion. Our protocol includes multiple pieces of equipment from the TruDenta system – AlphaStim, Ultrasound and Microcurrent stimulation, for the treatment of TMD and facial pain. If you suffer from bruxism, call your dentist today to schedule an appointment to help find the treatment for you.
