Get a good night’s sleep by visiting our dentist Walkerston
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or a headache? Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? If so, you may be suffering from TMJ or bruxism. These conditions can cause a variety of problems, including pain, fatigue, and even tooth damage. At Walkerston Dental, we can treat TMJ and bruxism.
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, a condition that affects the joints connecting your jaw to your skull. These joints are responsible for allowing you to open and close your mouth, as well as move your jaw from side to side.
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding or clenching, which is a common habit that can occur during the day or at night. When you grind or clench your teeth, you put a lot of stress on your jaw joints and teeth; this can lead to a variety of problems, such as pain in your jaw, face, and neck. Several other symptoms could occur too, such as headaches, TMJ disorder, tooth damage, worn-down teeth, sensitivity to hot and cold, loose teeth, difficulty chewing, earaches, and dizziness.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to see our dentist Walkerston at Walkerston Dental. Our experienced and friendly team can diagnose the cause of your pain and recommend treatment options.
What can you do for TMJ and bruxism?
There are several things that our dentists can do to help treat TMJ and bruxism. Firstly, we can create a night guard that is custom-made and will fit over your teeth to prevent you from grinding or clenching them. We may also recommend physical therapy that can strengthen the muscles in your jaw and neck, which can reduce pain and improve function. By using a mouth guard made from a piece of soft plastic that fits over your teeth and protects them from grinding and clenching, you could find that your symptoms are alleviated rapidly. If stress is a trigger for your TMJ or bruxism, we may also recommend counselling or therapy to help you manage your stress levels; however, the guard will protect your teeth even while you are grinding them.
Don’t delay!
If you suffer from TMJ or bruxism, it is important to see our dentist Walkerston as soon as possible. We can help you to diagnose the cause of your pain and recommend treatment options that will help you to get a good night’s sleep and improve your overall health.
How a custom-made night guard can be made for you
If we recommend that you wear a night guard, we will first take an impression of your teeth; this can be done by placing a soft material over your teeth and biting down. The impression is then sent to a lab, where it is used to create a custom-made night guard.
The night guard is typically made of hard acrylic or soft silicone material. It is designed to fit snugly over your teeth and prevent you from grinding or clenching them. Night guards can be worn on either the upper or lower teeth. Most people find that night guards are comfortable to wear and do not interfere with their sleep. Night guards are an effective way to prevent tooth damage, headaches, and other problems caused by TMJ and bruxism.
So, if you want to get a good night’s sleep again, come and see our dentist Walkerston at Walkerston Dental, and we will help you to sleep soundly once more.
Disclaimer
All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.
