Do you often feel tension in your temples or suffer from headaches? Have you noticed your teeth are looking worn down or chipped? Does your jaw click, lock or feel painful when you chew or bite? A cause for all of these problems can be related to bruxism, or the grinding or clenching of your teeth, and the debilitating pain that can cause may be surprising.
To book a consultation or to find out more about bruxism at our dentist in Clapham Common, London, get in touch with our friendly team by calling 020 7622 5333 or sending an email to reception@dentistsw4.com.
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“I had no idea that grinding one’s teeth causes headaches, neck aches and even shoulder problems all of which I had been experiencing for years and had put down to a very stressful job. Within a week of having the bite splint fitted, all my head and neck pains vanished and haven’t returned. Even my computer stressed shoulder pains have eased. I have been sleeping much better and wouldn’t go without the bite splint now.”
It’s entirely possible. The muscles of your tempero-mandibular joint run along your jaw and cheeks. Grinding your teeth can lead these muscles to tense up, and the pain can spread to neighbouring muscles, and even the top of your head.
Several factors can lead to a misaligned jaw, such as trauma from an accident, arthritis, genetics, or a birth defect.
Yes. While more serious cases might require surgery, less severe misalignments can be solved through dental treatment. This is something we will discuss with you at your free consultation in Clapham Common.
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