Dentistry in Whitby, ON
TMJ Mouthguards/Solutions for Bruxism
Do you grind your teeth when you get stressed? Do you have worn, chipped, or broken teeth, and you don't know why? Many people grind or clench their teeth while they sleep, though some do it during the day. This condition is called bruxism, and it can lead to major problems. When constant pressure is exerted on the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), they can become irritated because of affected nerves and muscles. So bruxism can lead to TMJ disorder, as well, though the two are not always related. You may be a bruxer or have TMJ disorder if you:
- Have unexplained tooth wear
- Have generalized tooth sensitivity
- Experience headaches or migraines
- Have chronic earaches
- Can't fully open and close your mouth
- Hear your jaws pop and click when you open and close your mouth
- Experience neck, shoulder, or facial pain
Non-surgical treatment for bruxism and some forms of TMJ disorder involves wearing a custom-made mouthguard while you sleep. The device comfortably keeps teeth from touching, so you cannot grind or clench them. Thus, associated muscles and nerves won't become irritated. This simple solution has helped many patients overcome the nagging symptoms of bruxism and TMJ disorder.
Call Riverwood Dental Centre in Whitby to set up a bruxism or TMJ disorder consultation with Dr. Jodie Erlick or Dr. Craig Bellamy. We have created custom mouthguards for patients from Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Brooklin, and Pickering, and we want to help you find the relief you deserve.