Do You Or A Loved One Suffer From Bruxism?
Do you frequently wake up with your jaw feeling tender and sore? Or do you often have headaches when you wake up in the morning? If so, you may be experiencing complications from a common condition known as bruxism. With bruxism, you clench and grind your teeth unconsciously, typically during sleep. It is not uncommon for a patient to be made aware of their problem at their routine hygiene examination appointment. Your teeth and mouth will show obvious signs that you clench and grind your teeth.
Signs of Bruxism
Some patients experience no signs or symptoms prior to their diagnosis, while others will have numerous symptoms that cause them great discomfort on a daily basis. If you experience any of the following warning signs, you may be experiencing a side effect of bruxism:
- Jaw or facial pain
- Cracked or chipped teeth
- Sensitivity to hot and cold
- Muscle tension in the jaw, face, or neck
- Headaches
- Popping or clicking of the jaw
What Causes Bruxism?
The cause of bruxism is not the same for each patient. Many adults experience bruxism due to unusually high stress and anxiety. When you feel stressed, your whole body, including your jaw, automatically tenses. As mentioned above, bruxism is diagnosed during a routine examination, and a treatment is then recommended. If you don’t get treatment, you may experience serious oral health complications, including cracked teeth.
Treatment Options
We are always looking for the best way to help our adult and pediatric patients. We are lucky to work with other specialty practices that can best treat the problems that lead to bruxism. Be sure to look at their websites for more information:
https://airwayandfacialdevelopment.com/
https://painandsleepcenter.com/
If you are experiencing any of the warning signs mentioned above or feel you may be suffering from bruxism, be sure to contact our office, which is located in Wilmington, DE, to schedule an appointment. We will check your mouth for problems and provide treatment or refer you to one of the specialty practices listed above. We are also happy to welcome patients from the Pine Creek and Neward areas. We look forward to seeing you soon!
