Tooth Grinding Treatment in Kidbrooke Village
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Tooth Grinding Treatment—an Overview
Do you often catch yourself clenching your teeth or waking up with a sore jaw? If so, you may suffer from bruxism, a common condition that can lead to long-term oral health problems. Grinding can have serious consequences, including worn-out teeth, headaches, and jaw pain. Tooth-grinding treatments in Smile 4 U – Kidbrooke Village use protective prosthetic devices and guide you through lifestyle changes to help alleviate pain, prevent further damage, and help you regain comfort and confidence in your smile.
What is Tooth Grinding Treatment?
Tooth-grinding treatments are specific techniques and dental prostheses that support you in stopping you from subconsciously clenching or grinding your teeth. Can teeth grinding be treated? Yes! With time and personalised techniques, tooth grinding treatments in Smile 4 U – Kidbrooke Village help you overcome the problem over time and with specialised approaches.
Do You Need Tooth Grinding Treatment?
Bruxism can afflict people of all ages, but it is more frequent in adults. It usually starts with unexplainable morning headaches, and your partner complains about you making annoying noises with your teeth at night. You’ll soon notice this.
- Teeth are sensitive.
- Jaw pain.
- A headache.
- Worn-out, flat teeth.
Detecting and treating bruxism with some of the best treatments for teeth grinding can help avoid dental complications, such as damaged teeth, enamel loss, and problems with the temporomandibular joint. It improves your overall dental health by preserving your tooth enamel.
Types of Tooth Grinding Treatments
Customised devices: As the best treatments for teeth grinding, custom-made night guards are thin, translucent resin mouthguards that fit tightly over your upper or lower teeth, protecting the enamel and reducing grinding.
Stress Management Techniques: You can manage stress by practising various relaxation techniques or, if necessary, seeking therapy. Simple lifestyle changes, such as limiting alcohol and coffee consumption before bedtime, can also help to minimise the frequency and intensity of grinding.
Invasive treatments – bite adjustments: We can precisely alter the tooth surfaces to restore and balance the bite if misaligned or crooked teeth, poorly fitted dental appliances, or changes in your bite caused by missing teeth are contributing factors to teeth grinding.
We regularly provide consultations and teeth wear treatments to patients from SE3, Kidbrooke Village, Eltham, Greenwich, Blackheath, Lewisham, Sidcup, Woolwich and Bexleyheath.
Benefits of Tooth Grinding Treatments
Prevents tooth damage
Custom mouthguards and other treatments shield your enamel against cracks and chips.
Reduces jaw pain
Eliminates or lowers temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain by relieving, redirecting, and shifting pressure on the jaws.
Reduced the frequency of headaches
Therapy reduces the frequency and severity of morning headaches.
Improves sleep quality
With no noises or distractions, you and your family may sleep soundly.
What Our Patients Say
Fantastic practice. Lovely dentist but the hygienist is absolutely brilliant! Having sensitive teeth, i advised her I was sensitive to hot and cold water. She used warm water to clean my teeth and I left with a big fat smile on my face. I already booked my next appointment!
Karen is absolutely lovely. She is fabulous at her job. Great on the phone and certainly makes you feel welcome.
They would be lost without her.
Cheers Karen
Customer service by receptionist is always friendly and chatty.
Mr Pourezza always quick to see you and get it done efficiently.
Thank you 🙂
I had an emergency dental crisis. I’ve never been to this clinic before as my Dentist is in London Bridge. I live in Kidbrooke Village and this is local to me, and since it was an emergency and everywhere I had called were fully booked, I had no other choice but to give it a go. I’m so glad I did. The dentist is so lovely, and he did a stellar job! It was pain-free and completed within minutes. There was even complete transparency with the price.
Thank you very much for your assistance today!
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the treatment below:
Can stress cause tooth grinding?
Yes, stress is one of the leading causes of bruxism. In some cases, changing one’s lifestyle or using stress-reduction strategies can reduce or eliminate the need for more intrusive procedures.
Can bruxism lead to permanent damage?
Bruxism can harm your jaws, teeth, and overall oral health in the long term if not treated correctly. Prompt intervention is critical for preventing long-term issues.
Are night guards uncomfortable to wear?
Night guards are customised using precise impressions and lab techniques. Unlike the over-the-counter stock night guards, they fit perfectly around your teeth, making them comfortable to use while sleeping.
The Treatment Process
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with the Smile 4 U Dental Practice.
Consultation
We evaluate the severity of your bruxism and its impact on dental health to develop a personalised treatment strategy. We also investigate possible root reasons for teeth grinding.
Treatment Plan
We design mouthguards by taking 3D digital scans of your teeth, which are then used to 3D print accurate mouthguards; we also arrange bite correction sessions.
Follow-Ups
Following the start of treatment, routine examinations and careful observation will allow us to assess your progress and change your treatment plan as necessary.
If you or someone you know grinds their teeth, don't wait any longer
With tooth-grinding treatments in Smile 4 U – Kidbrooke Village, it is easy to restore tooth health now!
Book your Consultation Today
You are invited to our dental clinic for a consultation. During the consultation, one of our experienced dentists will carry out a full and comprehensive examination of your smile. Based on the dental treatment you are interested in, we will give you a breakdown of the options available that are tailored to your needs, as well as your budget and timeframe.
