Teeth grinding can cause a lot of unpleasant side effects like jaw pain, headaches, and damage to your teeth. If you are not sure why you are suffering from teeth grinding, please watch this video by our Calgary dentist Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh to learn more. We can help you with this uncomfortable condition.
A lot of times, people come into the clinic worried about the fact that they’re grinding their teeth. One of the causes can be stress. Sometimes when people are stressed out, they tend to clench and grind their teeth together. Sometimes it’s genetics. Their dad grinds his teeth, they grind their teeth, and their kid grinds their teeth. Sometimes it’s their bite that’s changed, and that can cause some grinding. Sometimes they play sports that put a lot of pressure on their teeth like heavy lifting that can cause some clenching and wear on the teeth.
A lot of people come in and say, “I don’t feel like I grind my teeth but I feel like I did before.” It’s not a simple answer.
Usually, we do have to do a thorough exam, go through your history, see if it’s a medication that you’re on causing it. We will determine if getting a nightguard is an appropriate treatment for you.
Teeth grinding can cause pain and long-term damage to your teeth. If you or someone you love grinds their teeth and are looking for a solution to stop this problem, come in to see us for a consultation so we can evaluate your teeth grinding and provide treatment options to protect your teeth.