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What Causes Teeth Grinding?

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We have been asked a million times about Teeth Grinding – Bruxism. Questions like whether it’s a sensory issue or hereditary issue or a sleep disorder or weakness have filled our inboxes recently.  Therefore, we have decided to come up with the answers you need and the facts about Bruxism.  Whether you have mild or severe Bruxism, visit a dentist in Bundoora to get help and find the right solution for your condition.

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Bruxism is a condition in which a person clenches or grinds the teeth for no apparent reason. Well, mild bruxism may not require treatment; severe conditions can lead to jaw disorders, headaches, teeth damage, and other teeth issues. Some patients also have sleep apnea – a condition in which a person stops breathing for a while or pauses breathing and loud snoring.

What Induces Teeth Grinding?

Individuals grind their teeth for many reasons. While stress and anxiety are one of the major reasons, people clench their teeth, it can also happen due to lost teeth or crooked teeth or misplaced teeth and teeth gaps.

Some patients might have persistent dull headaches in the morning, excessive tooth wear, and grinding sounds while sleeping. The worst scenario of teeth grinding is it can lead to tooth loss.

How To Know If You Are Grinding Your Teeth?

  • Teeth grinding often occurs during sleep. If you find yourself constantly clenching your teeth while you are awake, you need to discuss it with a dentist to relieve this situation. In severe cases like chronic grinding, a patient may experience severe headaches, jaw pain, tooth loss, and cracking.
  • Your dentist may recommend root canals, bridges, crowns, or implants to correct this issue. Some even suggest stress counselling, physiotherapy, and muscle relaxants to help solve this problem.
  • For sleep time clenching, patients would wear a mouth guard to prevent teeth grinding.
  • Teeth grinding when left untreated can cause difficulties to your teeth, face muscles, and jaws. So, consult with an experienced dentist in Bundoora to get the best treatment.

If you are looking for dental treatments for teeth grinding issues, consult with our expert dentists from Greenwood Plenty Dental Care. For appointments, call (03) 9466 7843 today.

Are Crowded Teeth Bad For You? – Find Out!

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First impressions matter! That’s why having a symmetrical face and straight teeth are crucial. Most importantly a healthy & symmetrical tooth equals a healthy body & that’s why dental crowding AKA Malocclusion has to be treated before it takes a toll on your teeth, gums, and jaw bones. Crowding also affects the structure of your face shape and could ruin the beauty of your face and your smile. In such cases, it is good to seek licensed and experienced orthodontists and dentists Bundoora for help.  In today’s blog, let’s know why crowded teeth are bad for your health.

Crowded Teeth Cause Teeth Protrusion

Crowded teeth can change the teeth’ alignment, causing them to protrude over time. When your mouth does not have space for all your teeth, it leads to crowding.  Apart from growing in their natural position, they may grow in unnatural positions trying to occupy the space between the fellow teeth leading to crooked teeth and causing the upper or lower teeth to protrude over time.

Crowded Teeth Cause Headaches

When the teeth are so close to one another, you will experience a lot of issues like migraine headaches, jaw pain, and facial pain. Also, when oral function is impaired, it causes strain on the temporomandibular joint, which leads to facial pain and consistent headaches while eating and chewing. Frequent headaches can also signal a dental issue and come for people who often clench their teeth and grind their teeth.

Crowded Teeth Cause Hygiene Issues

It’s often people with crowded teeth face hygiene-related issues. Crowded teeth put you at higher risk of tooth decay and cavities. When your teeth are crowded, the harder it gets to clean, floss, and pick out any sticky food items from the teeth. If the cleaning is not done properly, it may lead to tartar build-up and cause serious issues. In an extreme case, it may even lead to bone loss and gum disease.

If you have been suffering from crowded teeth & the above-mentioned symptoms, consult with our Dentist Bundoora from Greenwood Plenty Dental Care. For appointments, call us at (03) 9466 7843 today.

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