Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding is clinically referred to as bruxism. Simply defined, it is the act of consciously or unconsciously clenching your teeth either during the day or while you sleep. Bruxism is considered both a medical and a dental problem. This is because it affects both the teeth and all of the structure near it, including the head.
Teeth grinding, usually happens during sleep. Teeth grinding is as common as snoring. However, unlike snoring, teeth grinding sounds are a little on the quiet side, although it can be as bothersome as well.
Teeth grinding happens in children too. Some parents might find it disturbing to hear their child grinding their teeth in their sleep. While it is really not as big of a problem for children as it is for adults, it is still advisable to bring your child to myFACE so that their teeth are checked. Children normally outgrow their teeth grinding habits.
Children usually outgrow teeth grinding because their teeth are not yet permanent. Eventually, their baby teeth will be replaced with a permanent set that's stronger, better, and more aligned. Adult teeth are permanent and will not change any longer. Therefore, adults should watch out for the complications of teeth grinding.
Teeth grinding, although it is not a major health issue, can bring about mouth, jaw, and face problems, broken dentures, missing teeth, and many others. It is very important for adults to consult myFACE so that their teeth grinding habit is addressed before any further problems develop.
Once myFACE has determined that you suffer from bruxism, we will prescribe a cure for you. Teeth grinding cures are dependent upon the main cause of the habit. If we believe that your teeth grinding habit, is the direct result of stress, then we may refer you to a doctor for a series of behavioral therapies to help eliminate the habit. If the problem is due to the alignment of the teeth itself, it is possible that we will create you a customized mouth night guard for tooth and enamel protection. If it so happens that you are suffering from severe complications of teeth grinding like jaw problems, we could refer you to a specialist to address the symptoms. Once the complications are all taken care of, myFACE can perform the treatment procedure required to eliminate teeth grinding.
| Treatment | Description | Members fees | Non-members fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooth Grinding | Acrylic splint to counter tooth-grinding | £297.00 | £349.00 |
