What does teeth grinding do to your teeth?

If you are grinding your teeth it can expose dentin which is the layer of the tooth that insulates the nerve. Dentin has channels. Once exposed bacteria can travel to the nerve and damage the nerve leading to root canals. Tooth damage caused by teeth grinding puts you at risk of tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss.

Do you know what damage bruxism is doing to your teeth?

Bruxism or teeth grinding wears away the enamel and causes fractures in your teeth. In the absence of treatment these cracks will worsen, getting deeper leading to more serious fractures in your tooth.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

70% of heart attack patients have  sleep apnea
86% of obese type 2 Diabetes patients have Sleep Apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Snoring can be an indicator of Sleep Apnea.

why snoring is more than just annoying?

Snoring can be an indicator of a Sleep Breathing Disorder(SBD). Mre than 42 million Americans have SBD.

What are the treatments available for Tmj disorder?

Treatments range from:
 Moist heat/cold packs
Stretching exercises
Avoid eating hard foods
Medication to relieve pain
Wear a splint to reduce clenching or grinding
Corrective dental treatment
Open joint surgery once jaw structures have severely deteriorated. Pls seek treatment before it deteriorates to this point.

Your Dental Health

Will your age outlast your dental health?