Dangers of Grinding Your Teeth

2018-12-14T06:32:36-07:00

Do you wake up with headaches, earaches, or severe jaw pain? You could be grinding your teeth in your sleep. This condition, called bruxism, can be caused by several different factors, including stress, orthodontic misalignment, medical conditions, and TMJ issues. Today, our team at Metropolitan Dental Care explores the dangers of grinding your teeth and discusses treatment options to address the problem. How Can I Know if I’m Grinding My Teeth? The majority of individuals who grind their teeth do so in their sleep, but sometimes this can occur during the day as well. No matter when the teeth grinding occurs, [...]