How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth?

Grinding of the teeth, also referred to as bruxism, can have extensive consequences for your dental health. Though it is natural to at times clench your teeth, continuous grinding can cause severe damage and bring about symptoms that affect you throughout the day. Many people are not aware that they grind their teeth because they do it at night while…

Read More

Custom Nightguards | Unnecessary Expense Or Worthy Investment?

Custom Nightguard | Mouthguard | Bruxism | Lake Cities Dental | Southlake, TX

When left untreated bruxism can lead to loose teeth, insomnia, headaches, frequent toothaches, cracked teeth and earaches. If you’re one of the 10% of American adults who is affected by teeth grinding or bruxism then it’s time to talk to your dentist about treatment plans. When left untreated, teeth grinding can lead to one or…

Read More

Over the Counter Nightguards | Cost-Effective or Just Low Cost?

Over the Counter Mouthguards | Nightguards | Bruxism | Teeth Grinding | Lake Cities Dental | Southlake, TX

The ADA attributes Bruxisum to causes including but not limited to stress, an abnormal bite or sleeping disorders. Bruxism In America Many American Adults Are Suffering From the Effects of Teeth Grinding. Teeth grinding or bruxism affects as much as 10% of American adults according to the American Sleep Association. And though there is a…

Read More

The Daily Grind | A Bruxism Breakdown

Emergency dentistry

There are many theories about what actually causes Bruxism and leads teeth to grind and clench. Have you ever woken to the sound of mysterious grinding in the night and looked over to see your partner lying next to you with tension in his or her jaw?  Do your children clench their teeth as they sleep? …

Read More