Would you like to wear down your teeth, lose your smile as the years go by, have restless sleep and develop jaw pain and headaches? Brux your teeth and that’s exactly what’s going to happen. The vast majority of adults in this country suffer from Bruxism in one form or another.
FAQ:
Q: What is Bruxism (grinding tooth to tooth)
A: In certain states of sleep we clench our teeth together as hard as we can and then move our lower jaw back and forth against our top teeth.
Q: How does Bruxism cause tooth damage?
A: Normally as we chew, our teeth touch only a fleeting millisecond and the force between the teeth is only 450 lbs/sq inch. When we Brux at night in our dream state our bodies are on autopilot. In this state we can deliver a force, jaw to jaw, of over 900 lbs/sq. inch! Worse than this, the force is delivered constantly over many minutes if not hours.
Q: What are the results of Bruxism. I mean, why is it so bad?
A: Bruxism directly causes many, if not most, of the dental problems people have. Bruxism contributes directly to the following problems:
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•Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold
•Periodontal disease – Bruxism itself does not cause gum disease. However, if gum disease is present in any form, the rocking force of Bruxism greatly contributes to the advanced loss of supporting bone around teeth (ever throw lighter fluid on a fire that’s already burning?).
•Shortening of teeth and a loss of your smile overtime
•Headaches, jaw aches, and TMJ problems
•Cracked teeth
•The need to replace fillings and crowns more often than you should. Why? Nothing, including our natural God given teeth, are engineered to hold up to this extreme force of over time. |
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Q: How can I neutralize the effects of Bruxism?
A: A night guard is the best known treatment for Bruxism.
Q: I think I would know if I was grinding my teeth at night. My wife (husband) never tells me they hear me grinding.
A: Most of us grind our teeth at night and most of us are completely unaware of this process. You don’t have to make sounds like a cricket to grind your teeth. Bruxism is usually a silent process. |
