Treatments for Teeth Grinding

teeth grinding red bank Navesink Dental CareTeeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is any type of forceful contact between the teeth. For patients who experience severe teeth grinding, Navesink Dental Care can custom-fit you for a night guard.

The cause of teeth grinding is still unknown but it is believed that increased stress and anxiety can greatly increase how often and how severely you grind your teeth. Having an abnormal bite or missing or crooked teeth are also thought to contribute to teeth grinding.

Chronic teeth grinding can cause serious dental issues. Grinding can result in tooth fracture, loosening of teeth, or the loss of a tooth or teeth. In sever cases where teeth grinding is left untreated, the teeth can wear down to stumps, which will require bridges, crowns, root canals, implants, or possibly even dentures to repair.

Being fitted for a mouth guard or night guard will help protect your teeth from the effects of grinding while you sleep. In order to cease grinding completely, it’s important to treat the triggers for why you grind your teeth.

Tips to help reduce teeth grinding:

  • Avoid chewing on objects such as gum, pencils, or pens. Constantly chewing causes your jaw muscles to stay clenched and makes you more likely to grind your teeth.

Contact Us

For more information, or to schedule an exam to determine if you grind your teeth, contact our experienced dental team at Navesink Dental Care in Red Bank today. Call us at (732) 481-0566 or request an appointment and we will follow-up to confirm your appointment day and time.