Dr. Alina Bergan DDS will tell you that
while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking
up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a sore jaw, you may have tooth
grinding, a condition we also call bruxism.
We see
many people who experience some extent of tooth grinding, but a very small
percentage of the population experiences symptoms severe enough to warrant
visiting a doctor. If you continually experience any of the symptoms listed
above, we encourage you to give us a call at our Cedarhurst, NY office so that
we may be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
The
most common treatments include:
·
Reducing your stress level to help relax your jaw muscles and
prevent grinding
·
A custom-made night guard to cushion your teeth and protect them
from damage
·
Changing your eating habits. Coffee, tea, or alcohol before bed
can increase your chance of nightly grinding
·
If your jaw or teeth are misaligned, Dr. Alina Bergan may also recommend a
brace to decrease grinding.
Grinding
your teeth can have serious consequences that, if left untreated, can lead to
tooth fractures and damage to the TMJ (temporomandibular joint).
If you think your teeth may not be getting the
rest they need at night, we encourage you to give us a call at 800-223-0801 and
schedule an appointment with Dr. Alina Bergan. Call us today to
schedule an appointment in our Cedarhurst office. You can also schedule online
at http://www.alinabergandds.com/appointments/
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