Do you find yourself chewing your cheeks? Or do you wake up with a sore jaw from overnight activity? While teeth grinding is a highly common unconscious habit to have, it’s not something to ignore. In the oral health world, this is called bruxism, and when it happens overnight, it can cause some real damage. Patients with bruxism can flatten their molars through enamel erosion, and they can also push teeth of out alignment, so make sure to talk to your dentist if you grind your teeth during sleep.
With our helpful, neighborhood dentists at MMC Dental in Houston, TX, you can take steps toward a deeper, safer rest. Our office knows that keeping your smile protected during sleep is important for those who experience sleep bruxism, and we also understand that for many, this can be a touchy subject. We’ve got real solutions, though, so take the time at your next biannual checkup to ask about how oral appliances help people protect their enamel with a simple and convenient guard.
Your smile’s a big part of who you are. So, when you start to notice changes due to sleep bruxism, find a path forward with MMC Dental.
