The two main characteristics of bruxism 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 a common sleep disorder. 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, headaches, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic stress.
There is no known cure for bruxism, however, a nightguard can be fabricated by our office's dental laboratory to help treat the problem.
Once bruxing is under control, a variety of dental procedures to restore the pleasant aesthetic appearance to your smile such as veneers, crowns, gum grafts, and crown lengthening can be performed in conjunction with your restorative dentist.
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