Sleep bruxism, a disorder that causes you to gnash or clench your teeth during sleep, can result in damaged teeth, jaw disorders and headaches. However, self-diagnosing bruxism can be difficult – it’s hard to tell what you’re doing while you’re asleep. For this reason, we recommend watching for the following signs, which occur while you’re awake:
- Headaches or dull pain in the temples
- Soreness or locking in the jaw or jaw muscles
- Chipped, fractured, loose, or otherwise damaged teeth
- Grinding or clenching teeth
- Noticeably heightened sensitivity or pain in your teeth
- Scars or damage from chewing your cheeks
- Sleep problems or interruptions
- Face or neck soreness
- Earache-like pain, but no actual earache
If you are experiencing any of these signs, you may have sleep bruxism. Please call our office at 916-683-1994 now to set up a sleep bruxism appointment at our Elk Grove, California, office with Dr. Warren Cheung. Because sleep bruxism can have long-lasting effects, it’s important to get ahead of the problem. When you come into our office, every team member of E.G.I. Dental will give you the excellent service and attention that you deserve.
