Have you become more convinced lately that something isn’t quite right with your smile? Do you care for your teeth appropriately at home with committed daily brushing and flossing but you have been noticing symptoms, the underlying cause of which you cannot quite pinpoint? Is bruxism – the functional disorder characterized by habitual teeth grinding or clenching – the problem? If so, we suggest you schedule time to see us right away – immediate bruxism treatment is essential. For now, become familiar with common symptoms.

Symptom #1: Someone Can Hear Your Bruxism

Did a friend of yours recently mention that you keep making a loud grinding noise with your teeth? Perhaps your significant other has repeatedly mentioned that you grind or clench your teeth while you’re sleeping and that it can make it difficult to fall asleep. When someone notifies you of the problem, it’s a major red flag that you need to speak with us about bruxism treatment.

Symptom #2: Your Tongue Displays Indentations

If you need bruxism treatment, your tongue may be the place to look. Take a closer glance at the outer border of your tongue – if it is beginning to take on a scalloped texture, this may be the result of chronic grinding and clenching. You may also notice that you wake up feeling as though you have been chewing the inner tissue of your cheek throughout the night.

Symptom #3: Your Teeth Are Telling You Something

Are your teeth feeling sensitive? Perhaps they look as though they’ve been worn down. Maybe a sudden fracture or chip appears out of nowhere. If you are placing consistent pressure on your teeth – or friction – on a daily basis, damage and discomfort will quickly present themselves.

Dr. Peddicord

Share
Published by
Dr. Peddicord

Recent Posts

COIVD-19 Policy

Peddicord Family Dentistry is now OPEN and we have resumed seeing patients during our regular…

4 years ago

Protecting Your Oral Health With Brushing And Flossing

While we all need checkups and cleanings to keep smiles strong and healthy, you also…

4 years ago

Crafting Lifelike Restorations For Dental Implants

A dental implant offers a replacement for your tooth roots that helps ensure a long-lasting…

4 years ago

Why It Is Crucial to Replace Lost Teeth

As children, we understood that it was natural to lose our baby teeth and develop…

4 years ago

A Completely New Smile With Dentures

If you lose most of your teeth, or even all of them, there is still…

4 years ago

A New Smile With A Partial Denture

What if you have tooth loss too severe for a bridge, but not major enough…

4 years ago