Millions of people are affected by bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding. While occasional grinding may not require immediate treatment, chronic teeth grinding can lead to serious jaw disorders, frequent headaches, damaged teeth, and other painful problems. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic is here to help you identify and treat this hidden issue before it damages your smile.
Signs & Symptoms of Bruxism
Because teeth grinding most often happens at night while you sleep, you may not even realise you have a problem. Fortunately, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana can easily identify the signs and symptoms of bruxism through a simple, routine evaluation.
Here are some common signs and symptoms you can look out for at home:
- Worn, flattened, fractured, or chipped teeth
- Worn tooth enamel
- Increased tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain or tightness in the jaw muscles
- Unexplained earaches or headaches
- Facial pain
- Damaged tissue on the inside of your cheek
Treatment for Tooth Grinding
Treatment for tooth grinding varies widely based on your individual diagnosis. Our expert dental team will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine the root cause of your grinding and create a personalised treatment plan to take care of your unique needs. Wright Street Dental Clinic utilises modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale.
Depending on your evaluation, we may recommend one of the following treatments:
- Splint Therapy / Night Guard: A custom dental splint or teeth-grinding mouth guard is often the simplest form of treatment. Worn at night, it prevents grinding and protects your teeth from severe wear. This type of treatment is highly effective for patients whose teeth fit together properly and who have a healthy TMJ.
- Orthodontics: If misalignment is causing your bruxism, we may recommend orthodontic treatment to bring your teeth into the proper position and allow them to fit together harmoniously. We offer invisible braces for discreet, effective treatment.
- Bite Equilibration: Also known as bite correction therapy, this involves our dental team making minor, precise adjustments to your teeth to allow them to fit together properly, eliminating excess stress and pressure on your jaw.
- Restorative Dentistry: For teeth that have already been damaged by grinding, we offer a wide range of restorative dentistry procedures to bring your smile back to its proper health and beauty. We may use dental crowns, porcelain veneers, or cosmetic bonding to beautifully restore worn teeth.
Ready to protect your smile?
If you suspect you are grinding your teeth, don't wait for the damage to worsen. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic, and let our dedicated team help you find relief!