{"id":40,"date":"2022-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westmaitlanddentistry.com\/teeth-grinding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T00:00:00","slug":"teeth-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/22\/teeth-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, is a disorder that occurs commonly when people are sleeping. \u00a0Although people often clench or grind their teeth occasionally, done for a prolonged time it can lead to severe issues. \u00a0We\u2019re answering the most common questions that patient have about clenching and grinding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Do I Grind or Clench My Teeth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Common reasons are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stress or anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Teeth that are improper aligned, also known as malocclusion<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are some signs that I\u2019m Grinding or Clenching my Teeth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear or chips on teeth<\/li>\n<li>Jaw pain<\/li>\n<li>Muscle pain<\/li>\n<li>Feeling popping when you open or close your mouth<\/li>\n<li>Hearing a clicking noise when you open or close your mouth<\/li>\n<li>Your mandible (lower jaw) moving to the right or left when opening or closing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can I do permanent damage if left untreated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes! If left untreated expect teeth to start wearing down. After the protective, hard enamel is worn down, the bottom layer of the tooth, the dentin is exposed. This is the soft and yellow looking layer. As well as being not aesthetically pleasing, even worse it can lead to sensitivity and more cavities.<\/p>\n<p>Not only can you get permanent damage to your teeth but permanent damage to your jaw joint, the TMJ, is possible. It is important to let your dentist know if you are experiencing any signs or symptoms so that we can discuss the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westmaitlanddentistry.com\/blog\/sports-night-guards\/\">appropriate treatment<\/a> to help prevent any long term damage!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, is a disorder that occurs commonly when people are sleeping. \u00a0Although people often clench or grind their teeth occasionally, done for a prolonged time it can lead to severe issues. \u00a0We\u2019re answering the most common questions that patient have about clenching and grinding. 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