How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth
Grinding your teeth isn’t a bad thing by itself. But when you do it constantly, the friction and stress can seriously damage your teeth and lead to a host of issues that may need extensive restorative treatment. During your examination, Dr. Hansen can check the status of your teeth to determine if bruxism is causing them to wear down, or if one or more teeth are already cracked or fractured
What is Bruxism Treatment?
In many cases, bruxism can be treated comfortably and conservatively with a custom-designed oral appliance. The appliance, or night guard, can be worn while you sleep to protect your teeth from grinding against each other unconsciously.
If your teeth have already suffered damage, then your treatment can also include one or more additional procedures to restore the compromised tooth structure, such as dental crowns and/or veneers.
Call Central Park Dentistry in Charles City, IA Today!
At Central Park Dentistry, we offer a variety of dental treatments that are customized for each member of your family, including in-house root canal treatment, tooth extractions, dental implant placement, and same-day emergency dental visits, when necessary. To schedule a consultation or dental appointment with Dr. Hansen, call our dental office in Charles City, IA today at (641) 228-1115. We also proudly welcome patients from Osage, New Hampton, Greene, Nashua, Nora Springs, Riceville, and all surrounding communities.
