On its own, teeth-grinding doesn’t necessarily mean that you have bruxism, or that you need professional dental treatment to protect your teeth. However, if you notice yourself doing it way more often than usual, then it may be a symptom of something to be concerned about. When you have bruxism, you may not realize every time that you grind your teeth. The times that you do notice it may only be a fraction of the actual amount of time you spend grinding your teeth together. For many patients, it most often occurs at night, which can exacerbate the damage that it can do to your tooth structure.
If you aren’t sure whether your teeth-grinding habit is a problem, then pay close attention to other aspects of your oral health that might help serve as a warning. For example, some of the more common symptoms of bruxism, besides teeth-grinding, can also include:
If you grind your teeth more often than normal and experience any of these symptoms, then you may have a bruxism problem that we can help you address. To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling MMC Dental in Houston, TX, today at (713) 926-8896.
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