Nightguards Help to Stop Bruxism
Online, March 9, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Valley Village, California, January 19, 2012 - Valley Village Dental, a cosmetic dentist in Los Angeles , has a featured product of the month is nightguards. Nightguards are a must have for any patient who suffers from teeth grinding or any TMJ issues. Patients waking up with a dull headache, sore jaw or find themselves clenching their teeth during the day or at night may be suffering from a condition known as "bruxism".
Bruxism, can be defined as a habit of grinding or clenching the teeth. A dentist in Van Nuys can diagnose this condition and help the patient by recommending a nightguard. Impressions taken in the office can be used to fabricate a custom fit nightguard that is placed directly over the teeth during use. Regular checkups with the dentist can diagnose the irregular wear patterns on the patient's teeth and allow us to help the patient alleviate symptoms that arise from bruxism. A custom-made nightguard is the only way to go because, the material used will fit directly over your teeth and prevent contact with opposing teeth thus preventing abnormal wear and jaw pain.
Sometimes a major indicator or cause of grinding your teeth is STRESS! If stress seems to be the cause of bruxism, Valley Village Dental will go over some helpful ways to help you relax. Some ideas include: listening to music, reading a book or applying warm compresses.
Bruxism can develop at any age and at any time in your life and is not abnormal. Many factors play a key role in trying to understand why this occurs but some have suggested that stress, problems sleeping, abnormal bite and crooked or missing teeth may be contributing factors. A Toluca Lake dentistry facility can help to access these stress factors.
This issue is much more serious than just the uncomfortable after effects of grinding, severe wearing of teeth may cause teeth to break, fillings or restorations to show wear/tear and or possibly causing teeth sensitivity! Should this occur, dental crowns may be an effective form of treatment to protect and restore the damaged teeth.
Valley Village Dental, the office of Drs. Michelle and James Grosleib, located in Valley Village, adjacent to Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Studio City and Toluca Lake. We are a full service dental office providing General and Cosmetic Family Dentistry. Adults as well as children welcome patients. Drs. Michelle and James Grosleib have completed their dental training from the University of California San Francisco, one of the top dental schools in the nation. Together, they possess the knowledge and dedication to make sure that all of your dental needs are met. We offer services like: Tooth Bonding, Dentures, Partial Dentures, Digital Xrays, BPA Free Cosmetic Resin Fillings (Composite), Implants, Mouthguards and Nightguards, Root Canals, Sealants, Veneers, Crown and Wisdom Teeth extractions. Additional services we provide are: laser detection of early cavities, nitrous oxide sedation, Zoom and Opalescence Whitening, and Snoring Prevention. Emergency Dental services are also available after-hours. For more information visit http://www.valleyvillagedentist.com/cosmetic-dentistry.php
Valley Villiage Dentist
Dr. James Grosleib
Valleyvillagedentist.com
(818) 763 - 8999
Located at 12131 Magnolia Blvd.
Valley Village Ca, 91607