Bruxism Grinding Appliances

Sarcee Dental Clinic is pleased to provide Calgary Bruxism Grinding Appliances as a treatment option to help protect your teeth from grinding and clenching. If left untreated, teeth grinding and clenching can lead to the premature breakdown of teeth, and result in tooth loss and associated pain and discomfort. Call us today to whether we can help with your oral health in Nolan Hill Calgary.

Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth and/or jaw, either unconsciously while awake, or during sleep. If it occurs regularly, the teeth can become damaged and other oral health problems can arise. Calgary Bruxism Grinding Appliances can help!

Although the exact cause of bruxism remains unclear, several factors may be involved. If may be caused by:

• Stress and anxiety
• An abnormal bite, means the teeth do not meet properly when the jaw closes.
• Missing or crooked teeth
• Sleep apnea
• Snoring
• A side effect of certain medications, including some antidepressants antipsychotics, and amphetamines
• Neurological conditions such as Huntington’s disease or Parkinson’s disease

• Jaw pain and stiffness
• Sore gums
• Gum recession
• Sensitive, loose, or broken teeth
• Clicking or popping of jaw joints
• A dull headache
• Arthritis
• Myofascial pain

Treatment for bruxism will depend on the cause of the bruxism. There is no single cure for it, but options are available to relieve symptoms. The most common treatment is a nightguard.

Nightguards are designed from tooth impressions and custom-created to fit over your teeth. While the night guard does not prevent you from grinding your teeth, wearing one can minimize the abrasive action of tooth surfaces during sleep by re-establishing natural space between your upper and lower teeth and providing a barrier of defense. Mouthguards should be worn on a long-term basis to help stabilize the occlusion as well as help reduce the risk of cracking or chipping a tooth. A night guard is also helpful to minimize strain on your jaw, ultimately helping to prevent damage to teeth and to the temporomandibular joint.