So some of the training that we’ve done in the past years has been focused on teeth wear and grinding and jaw pain. And so we really like to get on top of that early. We’re going to help you by…it’s really a neat device that you’re going to wear where we deprogram muscles. And we’re going to find out what’s in the way that’s causing that, what’s causing the pain, what’s causing people wanting to grind their teeth. Once we have that set in place, once we’ve figured out the problem, then things just fall into place. There’s a clear path that we can present people to kind of put them at ease and say, “All right, this is the way we get there,” but the information is key.
Save Your Smile From Clenching & Grinding
Clenching and grinding your teeth wears away at your enamel and contributes to problems with your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). This makes you more likely to develop tooth decay and gum infections. It also makes you more likely to have problems with your jaw. Those pains can extend to your face, neck, upper back, and shoulders.
To alleviate your problem, we can create a custom bite guard for you to wear while you sleep. This can help in a few ways:
- Stops Grinding – First and foremost, your appliance acts as a physical barrier between your top and bottom teeth. That stops you from clenching or grinding them together.
- Eases Pressure – The appliance also alleviates pressure on your TMJ or jaw joints. This relaxed position can allow your jaw to rest and heal. This can greatly reduce the various pains you have been experiencing.
Our night guards are just one oral appliance we can design for you. We can make custom sports mouthguards to reduce your risk of dental injuries. Patients who have sleep apnea can improve the quality of their sleep with an oral appliance, too.
Call 423-520-6278 or request an appointment online to get TMJ treatment in Vonore, TN. You can stop your teeth grinding with help from Vonore Dental.