Bruxism treatment:
Your customized treatment program

Bruxism is the unconscious clenching or grinding of teeth. It often occurs at night, but can also occur during the day in adults of any age. It’s a widespread problem, which 60-70% of the population may have experienced in their lifetime, but which can have severe consequences on the dentition.

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Here, we reveal the causes of bruxism, its consequences and how it can be treated with appropriate support at our practice.

What causes teeth grinding?

Teeth grinding (or jaw clenching) is an unconscious reflex.

There are many possible causes:

an imbalance or misalignment between the upper and lower jaws

psychological causes: stress, anxiety…

Taking certain medications

Cervical trauma

When it occurs during the night, the problem is often spotted by the spouse who hears grinding noises, or when waking up to joint pain. But daytime bruxism is just as common.

At your first appointment in our practice, we will carry out an assessment to determine the cause of your bruxism.

Find out more about the link between bruxism and sleep apnea.

What are the consequences?

Tooth bruxing can have serious consequences if it is a chronic problem:

Headaches per side

Dental fractures

Neuralgia

Premature wear of teeth and enamel, which can be significant (“filed teeth” effect).

Tooth pain with temperature changes

Deterioration of the jaw joints, which can lead to pain, locking and clicking when opening or closing the mouth

It is therefore important to treat bruxism to avoid or remedy these inconveniences.

The right treatment with Studio Dentaire

Because each case is unique, we will offer you a complete assessment during our first appointment at the practice, to determine the causes of jaw clenching, but also to evaluate the consequences of bruxism.

You may be offered the option of wearing a resin mouthpiece to prevent bruxism at night (and sometimes during the day). These are custom-made from an impression of your teeth…

In the event of an imbalance between the upper and lower jaws, a suitable treatment may be proposed depending on the diagnosis made. Clenching your teeth at night and the associated symptoms can have an impact on your oral health and well-being.

If your teeth are worn, there are new techniques for bonding ceramic veneers. The advantages are manifold:

rejuvenate your smile by giving it a natural, aesthetic appearance
stop grinding and prevent further wear, especiallywear on the front teeth, since tooth wear and bruxism are directly linked

Thanks to our Digital Smile Design software, we can make a precise diagnosis and show you your new smile, just as you want it. You validate the result before your customized veneers are made.

In all cases, we propose a global approach, to take into account the different aspects of dental bruxism.

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Bruxism treatment: Your customized treatment program

What causes teeth grinding?

What are the consequences?

The right treatment with Studio Dentaire

Bruxism treatment:
Your customized treatment program