Preventive Dental Care
Bruxism
Teeth grinding and teeth clenching – also known as bruxism – are conditions that medical and dental professionals can help with. People with bruxism unconsciously clench or grind their teeth when they are awake or asleep.
Awake bruxism is sometimes associated with contact sports, high-intensity workouts or severe stress. As for sleep bruxism, it can be loud enough to wake up your sleep partner. At Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal, we offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment for bruxism to help protect your teeth and relieve related symptoms.
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Causes of sleep bruxism
Sleep bruxism may be due to multiple causes. Disturbances that occur in the transition from deep sleep to wakefulness may result in teeth grinding. Immature chewing patterns may also account for night-time grinding. In some cases, the alignment of teeth and facial muscles is responsible for this condition. In other cases, it is psychological factors such as stress and hardship that are the culprits.
At Comfort Care Dental Clinic, conveniently located in downtown Montreal, we take all these factors into account when assessing your symptoms to determine the best approach for treatment.
Diagnosing sleep bruxism
In most cases, people learn they have sleep bruxism from their sleep partner. You may suspect you have the condition if you experience unexplained tightness in the muscles in your jaw. You may also feel increased sensitivity to cold and pressure in your mouth, affecting both your teeth and bones, when you wake up. Some people with sleep bruxism wake up with a headache that goes away on its own during the day.
If you’ve been told or suspect that you grind your teeth in your sleep – or if you find that you clench your teeth when engaging in vigorous exercise – please visit Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal for a full examination. Our team is experienced in identifying and treating teeth grinding in all its forms.
Signs and symptoms of teeth grinding
The most common signs and symptoms of bruxism are:
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Worn-down teeth surfaces
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Chipped or broken teeth
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Sensitive teeth, especially to cold and pressure
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Pain to the touch in the jaw, temple or face
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Pain to the touch in front of the ear
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Unexplained and disturbing sounds in the ear
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, we encourage you to book a consultation at Comfort Care Dental Clinic, the trusted dental provider in downtown Montreal.
Is bruxism harmful?
It is! By grinding your teeth, you can negatively affect how your teeth and muscles function, leading to the symptoms listed above. Teeth grinding can also cause tinnitus – a perception of noise or ringing in the ears – caused by pressure in the bones in the mouth. In addition, teeth grinding frequently causes headaches, ranging from mild to severe.
At Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal, we’ve helped many patients manage and even eliminate these symptoms through tailored treatment plans.
Can teeth grinding cause cavities?
While bruxism doesn’t directly cause cavities, it does allow them to occur more easily. How? By chipping away at the surface of the teeth, teeth grinding creates areas that are harder to clean. The build-up of food and bacteria in these areas makes them more vulnerable to decay.
Let Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal help you prevent further damage with timely diagnosis and intervention.
Can bruxism cause neck pain or neuralgia?
Yes. Bruxism causes compression in the jaw and face. As a result, nerves may rub more intensely against each other and other structures, wearing off their protective sheathing. This alters signal flow and can overload the trigeminal nervous system, which carries facial sensations. The result is pain along the nerves — often misinterpreted by the brain.
We treat many patients with these symptoms at Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal, providing relief through personalized care and therapeutic appliances.
Take action against teeth clenching
If you have even a few symptoms of bruxism, please call Comfort Care Dental Clinic in downtown Montreal to schedule a visit. If careful examination leads us to a diagnosis of habitual teeth grinding, we can create a custom bruxism appliance for you. These devices interrupt the cycle of clenching and grinding, helping your jaw muscles relax and protecting your teeth from further damage.
At Comfort Care Dental Clinic, we’re committed to your long-term oral health and comfort — right here in downtown Montreal.
Did you know?
You can prevent awake bruxism with a properly fitted mouth guard. While mouth guards are sold in sports stores, it’s best to consult a dentist first. At Comfort Care Dental Clinic, we’ll help you choose the right solution. Most insurance plans cover mouth guards — and our downtown Montreal team will help you submit your claim.
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