{"id":762,"date":"2017-06-30T01:05:47","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T01:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=762"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:22:38","slug":"dentist-dublin-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dentist-dublin-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Dublin Treats Nighttime Teeth Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/Wisdom-Teeth.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/Wisdom-Teeth-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"My dentist in Dublin treats bruxism. \" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/Wisdom-Teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/Wisdom-Teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/Wisdom-Teeth-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/Wisdom-Teeth.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of nighttime teeth grinding are difficult to miss, but all too often ignored &#8212; like headaches, tooth sensitivity, and weak or worn down teeth. Unfortunately, many people don\u2019t seek treatment for the condition we also call bruxism simply because they don\u2019t realize there is an effective solution in sight. But relief is on the way when you visit your dentist in Dublin, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/dr-eric-buck.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Eric Buck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They and the team at Distinctive Smiles treat nighttime teeth grinding with custom fitted nightguards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Causes Nighttime Teeth Grinding?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of factors that can cause bruxism. Often, teeth grinding and jaw clenching are the result of stress. Crooked or misaligned teeth and facial trauma or injury can also cause the condition. Women are slightly more likely than men to grind their teeth at night, though bruxism can affect anyone at any time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for the warning signs of bruxism, which include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic headaches or migraines<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent waking during sleep<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth grinding observed by a partner<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worn tooth enamel, flattened teeth<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingling extremities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait to seek treatment for bruxism if you suspect you or a loved one are grinding your teeth at night. Ignored, the pressure and repeated trauma from teeth clenching and grinding can cause significant damage to your smile. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Solutions for Bruxism<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If bruxism is the result of stress, your dentist or doctor may first recommend certain techniques to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/stress-management.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alleviate tension naturally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Vigorous exercise, meditation, yoga, or talk therapy may help to reduce the occurrence of nighttime teeth grinding. Cutting back on alcohol and caffeine can also prevent bruxism and improve quality of sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some other tips to help keep you from grinding your teeth at night include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a warm cloth on your TMJ, or jaw, at night before you go to bed. Moist heat relaxes the joint to prevent clenching and grinding. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Break habits like nail biting and pen chewing, which cause your jaw to be too active during the day. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of when you are tensing your jaw during the day. Try to hold it in a relaxed position. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Seek Professional Treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside natural solutions, your dentist may recommend a professional approach with a custom-fitted nightguard. This device performs two vital functions: bringing your jaw into proper alignment while also protecting your tooth enamel from grinding and clenching. The nightguard is small, portable, and created specifically for your dentition for maximum comfort and effectiveness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of nightguards for bruxism include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custom fit offers the maximum in comfort<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable and easy to use<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects the teeth from grinding while also stopping the occurrence of grinding and clenching<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each nightguard can last for many months with proper care<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get In Touch Today! <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you or a loved one suffering as a result of nighttime teeth grinding or jaw clenching? Relief is in sight when you visit the family dentist in Dublin. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The symptoms of nighttime teeth grinding are difficult to miss, but all too often ignored &#8212; like headaches, tooth sensitivity, and weak or worn down teeth. Unfortunately, many people don\u2019t seek treatment for the condition we also call bruxism simply because they don\u2019t realize there is an effective solution in sight. 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