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Battling Against Bruxism

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

Do you wake up with unexplained headaches or pains in your jaw? Are you struggling to sleep properly? Do your teeth feel sensitive or weak? If so, you may be suffering with bruxism. Bruxism is the medical name for tooth grinding, a common problem that can cause damage to the teeth and contribute to symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder).

What causes bruxism?

Sometimes the causes of bruxism may not be clear, but it is often linked to feeling stressed or anxious. Other possible causes include loose crowns and fillings and orthodontic issues that affect the way the upper and lower arches of teeth sit together. This is known as the bite.

If you grind your teeth on a regular basis, this can cause damage to your enamel and increase the risk of headaches, jaw pain and stiffness in the jaw.

How we can help you battle bruxism

If you struggle with symptoms or have been told that you grind your teeth during the night, we can help. Before we decide upon an appropriate course of action, we will examine your mouth to check for possible causes and problems such as loose fillings or misalignment. We can repair or replace damaged restorations or recommend suitable orthodontic treatment options to improve tooth alignment. If there are no clear underlying causes, we can provide a custom-made bite guard, which is a device that sits in the mouth to prevent the top and bottom sets of teeth clashing against each other. Using a bite guards help to reduce tension in the facial muscles and protects your teeth. As it is custom-made, you should find it very comfortable, so it shouldn’t affect your ability to sleep.

If you would like to find out more about treatments for bruxism, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Spectacular Solutions for Tooth Grinding

Wednesday, May 6th, 2015

Tooth grinding is a common cause of headaches, jaw pain and tooth wear. If you grind your teeth or you suffer from some of the symptoms listed above, there’s no need to worry. We have some excellent treatment options available to reduce pain, protect the teeth and help you to enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Why do I grind my teeth?

Many people grind their teeth without even knowing it and sometimes there is no clear cause. Many cases of bruxism, the medical name for tooth grinding, are associated with anxiety or stress. However, the grinding action may also be caused by loose fillings or crowns, or an uneven bite. The bite is the term used to describe the way the upper and lower arches of teeth fit together when the jaw is closed.

What are the effects of tooth grinding?

Tooth grinding can have various implications for oral and general health. Grinding the teeth can damage the tooth surfaces and increase the risk of chips and worn edges. There is also a link between symptoms of TMJ disorder and bruxism. The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint that connects the skull to the lower jaw, and symptoms of TMJ disorder include clicking and popping noises when you move the joint, pain in and around the jaw and stiffness. Tooth grinding can also contribute to headaches and migraines.

Spectacular solutions for tooth grinding

We have a number of treatments and therapies that are beneficial for patients who suffer from tooth grinding. The cause usually determines the best course of action and we will examine your teeth and have a chat with you about your symptoms and lifestyle to ascertain why you grind your teeth and how we can help to stop it. In the case of loose fillings and crowns, we can carry out repairs or replacements to prevent tooth grinding in the future. We can also discuss the possibility of orthodontic treatment for those with issues related to the bite.

We also provide custom-made bite guards, which are similar to mouth guards, to prevent tooth grinding. These guards sit in place during the night and they help to prevent damage by eliminating physical contact between the top and bottom teeth.

If you grind your teeth, there’s no need to suffer in silence – we are here to help!

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Silent Stress Can Be A Grind To The Health Of Your Smile

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

Are you stressed? Do you constantly find that you’re chasing your tail or worrying about how you’ll get things done, how you can help others or find time to tackle a to-do list as long as your arm? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that many people suffer from stress and this can be damaging to oral health, as well as your general health.

Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is often associated with stress and anxiety and if you wake up with symptoms include tooth pain, headaches, migraines, earache or pain in and around your jaw, you may be grinding your teeth during the night. Tooth grinding is a subconscious action and most people are unaware that they do it.

What are the effects of tooth grinding?

Tooth grinding can damage and weaken the teeth, as well as increasing the risk of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, headaches and ear ache. TMJ disorder is a term given to symptoms that affect the TMJ, the joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. Grinding the teeth can also interrupt sleep, which may further increase stress levels and affect your mood, energy levels and concentration.

Stressed? We can help!

If you’re stressed, we can help. With our bespoke bite guards, we can help to prevent damage caused by tooth grinding and ensure you and your partner enjoy a proper night’s sleep. We can also offer information about stress management and provide treatment for TMJ disorder.

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TMJ Is Tough. Speak To A City Leeds Dentist If You Suffer These Symptoms

Sunday, September 21st, 2014

Waking up with headaches and jaw pain is no way to start the day. If you suffer from TMJ disorder, we are here to remedy your problems and soothe your pains.

What is TMJ dysfunction?

TMJ disorder is a term used to describe a group of symptoms, which affects the TMJ, also known as the temporomandibular joint. This joint is a very active and important joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull; it is involved in lots of important actions, including opening and closing the jaw and chewing food. If you put your fingers just in front of your ear lobes on the side of your face and open your mouth wide, you can feel the TMJ working.

Symptoms of TMJ disorder include popping and clicking noises in the jaw, aches and pains in the joint, stiffness and a lack of movement in the jaw and headaches, ear ache and neck and shoulder pain.

How can a dentist help?

One of the most common causes of TMJ disorder is tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. Grinding the teeth increases pressure and strain on the facial muscles around the jaw and it can also contribute to wear and tear of the teeth. Many people who grind their teeth aren’t aware that they do it because it is a subconscious action and it occurs during the night when you are asleep, but if you regularly wake up with the symptoms listed above, this could be why.

If you grind your teeth, we can provide you with a custom-made bite guard to prevent the teeth from grinding together during the night. The bite guard looks and feels similar to a mouth guard and it is custom-made so that you can sleep without feeling uncomfortable.

In many cases, bruxism is linked to stress and anxiety and we can also provide patients with advice about managing stress.

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Tired Of TMJ Trouble? Take A Trip To See How City Leeds Can Help

Monday, September 15th, 2014

Do you suffer from symptoms such as headaches, clicking and popping noises in the jaw and stiffness around your jaw? If you do, you may have temporomandibular joint disorder. This term is used to describe symptoms that affect the TMJ, the joint that connects the skull to the lower jaw.

More about TMJ

TMJ disorder is not a dental condition in itself; the name TMJ disorder relates to a collection of symptoms, which affect the joint. Common symptoms include a restricted range of movement in the joint, pain when you open and close your mouth, yawn or move your jaw from side to side, tension in the muscles around your jaw and headaches. TMJ disorder can also cause pain in and around the ears and pressure in the temples.

There are various causes of TMJ disorder, including bruxism (tooth grinding), conditions that cause deterioration in the joints, such as arthritis and inflammatory conditions. Most cases of TMJ disorder are linked to tooth grinding.

The exact cause of tooth grinding is not known, but many cases are believed to be associated with stress and anxiety. Many people find that they grind their teeth when they are under pressure at work or in their personal life.

What can City Dental Leeds do for me?

Our dentists are trained to care for patients with symptoms linked to TMJ disorder and we are able to provide patients with bite guards, which prevent damage caused by tooth grinding. With custom-made bite guards, patients are able to enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep safe in the knowledge that their teeth cannot clash and clench together. Bite guards are similar to gum shields and they are made for each patient to ensure a comfortable fit; they are simply placed over the teeth at night to prevent bruxism and subsequent symptoms.

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Wear Your Night Guard And Stop That Grinding Leeds Dental Pain

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Do you often wake up with a headache? Has your partner complained about you grinding your teeth during the night? Bruxism, or tooth grinding, is a common problem, which can contribute to tooth wear, headaches and migraines and pain in the temporomandibular joint. If you suffer from bruxism, we can help by providing you with a specially designed night guard.

What causes bruxism?

Bruxism is often linked to stress and anxiety and is commonly found in people who have high pressure jobs and stressful lifestyles. Other possible causes include orthodontic problems with the bite, which may mean that the upper and lower sets of teeth don’t come together properly.

What are the effects of tooth grinding?

Grinding the teeth can increase the risk of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and stiffness, migraines, head, neck and shoulder pain and tooth wear and damage. If you regularly wake up with aches and pains in the jaw and headaches, you may be grinding your teeth during the night. For many, this is a subconscious action, which is only pointed out by others.

What can we do for bruxism?

We recommend seeing a dentist if you have symptoms of bruxism; we can help to prevent these symptoms from recurring and enable you and your partner to enjoy a more restful night’s sleep. We create bespoke night guards for patients to wear to prevent the upper and lower sets of teeth from grinding together during the night. Night guards are similar in design to mouth guards, which are worn for sport, and they are custom-made to ensure maximum comfort.

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City Leeds Sleeping Disorders Need Professional Guidance

Friday, August 8th, 2014

Thousands of people all over the UK suffer from sleepless nights and here at City Dental Leeds, we are determined to do something about this and enable our clients to enjoy a restful night’s sleep every night. Sleeping disorders require careful management and we are on hand to help you snooze peacefully!

Types of sleeping disorder

There are many different types of sleep disorder, which affect your ability to get to sleep, stay asleep or breathe during sleep. Sleep is so important because it affects your concentration, your mood, your energy levels and your physical health and a lack of quality sleep can have very severe implications, not just for your health, but also your relationships, your performance at work and your general wellbeing.

Common types of sleep disorder include snoring and insomnia, while less common examples include sleep apnoea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy.

Battling snoring

Snoring is an extremely common problem and often, it affects the people who sleep around you. If you snore on a regular basis and you’re fed up of people moaning that they can’t sleep or they’ve been woken up, we are here to help. We can provide lifestyle advice, as well as devices to ensure that the airway is open while you sleep and we can also help to deal with issues related to teeth grinding.

Many of the risk factors for snoring may also contribute to insomnia and we can help you to overcome these issues and make simple changes to your lifestyle to help you sleep.

If you have sleep problems, don’t suffer in silence; call us to arrange a consultation and we will do our best to determine the cause and find suitable and effective solutions.

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Find A Solution To Your Terrible TMJ In Central Leeds

Saturday, July 26th, 2014

TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, is a term used to describe symptoms, which affect the temporomandibular joint; this is one of the busiest joints in the body and it is responsible for very important actions, such as opening and closing the mouth. You can feel the TMJ if you place your fingers on the side of your face just in front of your ear lobes and then open your mouth.

Symptoms of TMJ disorder

TMJ disorder can cause a range of different symptoms, from cracking and popping noises when you move your jaw and restricted movement in the joint, to headaches, ear ache, neck and back pain. Often, it can take a long time to diagnose TMJ disorder because people assume that they have aches and pains related to their sleeping position and don’t tend to seek help from a dentist or GP.

What causes TMJ pain?

There are various possible causes and one common cause is bruxism or tooth grinding. When you grind your teeth, this puts pressure on the muscles around the TMJ and the jaw and this can result in tension and aches and pains when you wake up in the morning. Many cases of bruxism are linked to stress and anxiety.

Other possible causes include orthodontic issues, which affect the alignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth and the jaw.

How we can help

There are various treatments and techniques, which may be beneficial for TMJ disorder. Painkillers are a fast and effective relief for aches and pains and stress management techniques can be really helpful for dealing with day to day stress, which will help to reduce bruxism. We can also provide patients who grind their teeth with a specially designed bite guard to prevent contact between the teeth during the night.

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You Don’t Have To Put Up With Bruxism Any Longer In Leeds

Saturday, July 19th, 2014

If you wake up with headaches, you often experience stiffness and pain in your jaw or your teeth feel sensitive, you may suffer from bruxism. Bruxism is the medical name for teeth grinding, a very common subconscious action, which usually happens during sleep.

Grinding or clenching the teeth can contribute to shoulder, neck and head aches, but it can also cause tooth wear. When the teeth grind together, this can wear down the surfaces and damage the enamel, which increases the risk of sensitivity.

What causes teeth grinding?

Many cases of bruxism are linked to anxiety and stress, but grinding the teeth can also occur as a result of orthodontic issues, which affect the alignment of the teeth, and problems, such as loose fillings.

When you have a consultation with a City Dental dentist, they will chat with you and examine your mouth to try and determine the cause; once this has been established, they can discuss possible treatments with you and offer advice to help you stop grinding your teeth.

Treatment for bruxism

In cases where tooth grinding is linked to anxiety or stress, we can offer advice about coping with stress and recommend stress management techniques, such as exercise, breathing exercises and massage therapy.

In severe cases, we recommend wearing a bite guard, which is similar to a gum shield; it helps to protect the teeth by preventing contact between the upper and lower teeth. Our bite guards are custom-made for maximum comfort and they shouldn’t interrupt your sleep in any way.

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How To Stop Apnoea Attacks In Leeds

Tuesday, July 1st, 2014

When it comes to your health, we go above and beyond routine dentistry; we offer cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic treatments, in addition to general dentistry, to enable you to enjoy good oral health and a beautiful smile and we also offer additional services, including treatment for TMJ disorder, bruxism and snoring and sleep apnoea. At City Dental we understand the importance of a good night’s sleep and if you’re regularly interrupted or disturbed by sleep apnoea or you live with somebody who snores, we can help to identify and address the cause to help you enjoy a restful night’s sleep every night.

What is sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder, which is characterised by periods of interrupted breathing. Sleep apnoea is not the same as snoring and it can potentially be very serious if not managed effectively. When you have sleep apnoea, the muscles in your throat relax to such an extent that the airway becomes blocked and this reduces your ability to breathe normally. The term apnoea is used when the airway is blocked for at least 10 seconds.

Sleep apnoea is most commonly associated with being overweight or obese; however, there are other potential risk factors, including smoking, drinking alcohol, age, gender (males are more likely to suffer from sleep apnoea than females) and taking sedative medication.

How is sleep apnoea treated?

Treatment usually depends on the severity of the case. In mild cases, making simple changes to your lifestyle may be sufficient to improve symptoms; these may include quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol consumption and losing weight. We can offer advice about healthy eating and nutrition and cutting down on smoking. In more severe cases, more intensive management is required and breathing apparatus may be recommended; this involves wearing a mask during the night to help you breathe and prevent the airway from becoming blocked.

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