Bruxism and Teeth Grinding 

Have you been experiencing any jaw pain, discomfort or grinding when it comes to your teeth?

Bruxism and teeth grinding can cause serious tooth damage to the structure of your mouth as well as disrupting sleep patterns. It is important to diagnose whether it’s something that needs more attention and action. 

The good news is that Enlighten Dental provides a comprehensive solution for bruxism and teeth grinding with the Dentist Sophia Petta designed specifically for this purpose. With regular visits, you can expect help in regaining control over your oral health without worry or anxiety. 

 Schedule an appointment today at Enlighten Dental website and begin taking charge of your dental health! Get started now!

Bruxism and teeth grinding in Sydney - Frequently Asked Questions

  • At Enlighten Dental, we use a variety of methods to diagnose sleep bruxism in order to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. These include physical examination of the teeth and jaws, X-rays and other laboratory tests. We also take into account factors such as your medical history and lifestyle habits when diagnosing sleep bruxism. Through this comprehensive approach, we are able to provide an accurate diagnosis and create the best treatment plan for you.

    If you believe you may be suffering from sleep bruxism or teeth grinding, contact us today at Enlighten Dental to find out how we can help. We would be more than happy to provide you with an effective solution.

  • The most common signs of bruxism and teeth grinding include pain or soreness in the jaw, headaches, earaches, sensitive teeth, worn down enamel on your teeth, and even tooth fractures. Other signs include difficulty sleeping due to grinding or clenching sounds during sleep, facial pain, indents on your tongue from grinding and jaw locking. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to speak to a dentist as soon as possible in order to get the appropriate treatment.

  • Enlighten Dental, we use a range of treatments to help our patients manage their bruxism and teeth grinding. We can provide custom-made night guards to help protect your teeth from the damage caused by grinding during sleep as well as lifestyle changes such as stress management techniques, relaxation exercises, and eating habits that may reduce or prevent bruxism.

    In addition, we also offer botox injections to help relax the facial and jaw muscles that may be causing teeth grinding or clenching. Dr Sophia Petta can provide you with the best possible dental treatment and advice to help you manage your condition effectively.

  • The most common causes of bruxism and teeth grinding include stress, anxiety, and anger. Other factors can also contribute to bruxism such as misalignment or malocclusion of the teeth, certain medications, sleep disturbances like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

  • At Enlighten Dental, we believe that the primary source of bruxism is psychological. Stress, anxiety and anger are some of the most common triggers for teeth grinding or clenching. Other factors such as misaligned teeth, certain medications and sleep apnea can also be contributing factors in many cases.

    If you have noticed any of the early signs and symptoms of bruxism such as pain or soreness in the jaw, headaches, earaches, sensitive teeth, worn down enamel on your teeth, or even tooth fractures then it is important to speak with a dentist as soon as possible. We can provide a comprehensive evaluation and create an effective treatment plan to help you manage your condition and reduce the pain, discomfort, and other symptoms associated with it. Contact us today at Enlighten Dental to find out more!