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Bruxism Treatments Rochester NY


A woman holding up a mouthguardBruxism is an oral parafunctional activity that commonly occurs in most people at some point in their lives. The two main characteristics of this condition are grinding of the teeth and clenching of the jaw. These actions usually occur during a person’s sleeping hours, but occasionally they occur during the day.

Bruxism is one of the most common known sleep disorders. Chewing is a neuromuscular activity controlled by a subconscious process, but more highly controlled by the brain. During sleep, the subconscious process may become active, while the higher control is inactive (asleep), resulting in bruxism. The most common symptoms are earaches, headaches, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic stress.

Why should I seek treatment for Bruxism?


•  Gum recession. Bruxism is a leading cause of gum recession and tooth loss. Grinding can damage the soft tissue and lead to loose teeth and recession.
•  Facial pain. Grinding can eventually shorten and blunt the teeth. This can lead to muscle pain and headaches.
•  Occlusal trauma. The abnormal wear patterns on the occlusal (chewing) surfaces of the teeth can lead to tooth fractures, which may require restorative treatment at a later time.
•  Arthritis. In the most severe cases, bruxism can eventually lead to painful arthritis in the temporomandibular (TMJ) joints that allow the jaw to open and close smoothly.

Treatment Options


There are a variety of devices and services available through our office to help treat bruxism:
•  Mouthguards. An acrylic mouthguard can be designed from teeth impressions to minimize the abrasive grinding action during normal sleep.

Once bruxing is under control, you can have a variety of dental procedures done to restore your smile, such as crown and veneers, gum grafts, and crown lengthening.

To set up an appointment, give us a call at (585) 651-3194.
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Rochester Periodontal & Dental Implants



Dr. Oren Weiss
900 Westfall Road, Suite B Rochester, NY 14618-2635

Phone:
(585) 651-3194

Fax:
585-442-8474

Hours:
Mon: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tues: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thur: 8:00am-5:00pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed



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