There is a Direct Link Between Night Time Teeth Grinding and Sleep Apnea
Known in dental circles as bruxism, teeth grinding is a mostly night time sleep disorder where its sufferers grind or clench their teeth. Some of its more prevalent symptoms are waking up unrefreshed, chronic morning headaches, jaw muscles that are tight or sore, and unusually sensitive teeth.
Bruxism (teeth grinding) that is not treated in a timely fashion can cause loose and fractured teeth, or even tooth loss!
What Are The Causes of Bruxism?
Teeth grinding’s (bruxism) main causes are listed below:
- Abnormal bite
- Anxiety and stress
- Missing or crooked teeth
- Sleep apnea (OSA)
Our Oral Appliance Treatment to Correct Bruxism or Teeth Grinding
Regardless of the underlying cause, qualified dental professionals such as us should properly treat your bruxism, in order to prevent permanent damage to your teeth. When teeth grinding is the result of obstructive sleep apnea, it is even more important, because that specific sleep disorder is directly linked to health conditions that are considered serious.
Please call our dental office to schedule a consultation appointment as soon as possible, if you know or suspect you could be having a teeth grinding issue. We can set down with you and discuss our oral appliance therapy as a treatment option for your problem.