Living In Stressful Times

The goals of treatment are to reduce pain, prevent permanent damage to the teeth, and reduce clenching as much as possible.
There is anecdotal evidence from dentists across the nation that they are seeing a notably higher incidence of broken and cracked teeth, which most attribute to nighttime tooth grinding (“bruxism”). It can be argued that tough economic times have led many people to experience higher stress levels. The latest research on the subject shows that people who grind their teeth at night appear to be more likely to be suffering from stress. This is a problem because bruxism can lead to excessive tooth wear, looseness, and sensitivity. When dentists find evidence of these symptoms, they may recommend that patients wear custom-made mouth guards when they sleep. Such relaxation techniques as exercise and yoga are also recommended to reduce stress levels.

People can clench and grind without being aware of it during both the day and night, although sleep-related bruxism is often the bigger problem because it is harder to control. The goals of treatment are to reduce pain, prevent permanent damage to the teeth, and reduce clenching as much as possible. At the office of Richard Seidler, D.D.S. - Family Dentistry, we believe in preventive dentistry. We know that you wish to receive your general dental care from a highly trained, caring staff; therefore, professionalism is very important to you. Our promise to you is that our office will provide you with dental care of the highest quality available, utilizing the most modern procedures and an extremely qualified staff. Please call 972.625.2222 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5000 Main Street at South Colony Boulevard, Suite 206, The Colony. Most dental insurance accepted.

Did you know?
According to the study mentioned above, stress-induced nighttime tooth grinding occurs in people across all age, gender, and education levels.

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