Bruxism & Mouthguards
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• | Flattening the chewing surfaces. |
• | Chips or cracks. |
• | Cracked or loose dental fillings. |
• | Gum recession. |
• | Tooth loss. |
• | Stress. Stress is one of the leading causes of bruxism. It causes your muscles, including your facial muscles to tense, which leads to grinding and clenching. |
• | Misaligned teeth. Misaligned teeth can put uneven pressure on your teeth. |
• | Caffeine consumption. |
• | Tobacco use. |
• | Alcohol consumption. |
• | Certain types of medications. |
• | Jaw and temporomandibular joint pain. |
• | Tired jaw and facial muscles. |
• | Trouble eating or to speak. |
• | Pain when moving your mouth. |
• | Excessive or uneven wear patterns on your teeth. |
• | Gum recession, which can lead to tooth sensitivity. |
• | Loosening teeth. |
• | Stock. A stock mouthguard is one that you can find readily at your local pharmacy. These mouthguards are pre-molded. As a result, they may not fit your mouth properly. While affordable, these mouthguards may not be effective. They may fall out or interfere with breathing. |
• | Boil and bite. A boil and bite mouthguard is also readily available at pharmacies. With this type of mouthguard, you drop it in boiling water to soften the material. The material then forms around your teeth as you bite into it. |
• | Custom. A custom mouthguard is one that is professionally created based on impressions of your mouth. We can provide this type of mouthguard for you. |
![]() Goichi Shiotsu, DDS Mercer Island, WA
Location
2825 80th Ave SE Suite 3 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2985 Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 8am - 5pm |