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Bruxism, What are Your Options for Care?
- on your teeth
- Your jaw locking or making clicking or popping noises when you open or close your mouth
Bruxism symptoms may be mild or severe. Over time, however, teeth grinding can wear down your smile and ruin its aesthetic appeal.
Bruxism Care
Bruxism is believed to be caused mainly by stress and anxiety, although it’s also linked with snoring, sleep apnea, and certain types of medication. By pinpointing the cause, Dr. Proffitt can recommend procedures to help manage your condition. These include:
You may have bruxism if you’re constantly grinding your teeth during the day or while you sleep. Bruxism not only hurts your teeth but can also impact your jaw muscles and TMJs (the joints that control the opening and closing of your mouth). Many people are unaware that they grind their teeth in their sleep. However, your Maryville, Tennessee dentist can recognize this problem by its impact on your teeth and quality of sleep. Fortunately, Dr. William Proffitt from Proffitt Dentistry offers several options for managing bruxism.
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Signs of Teeth Grinding
The following are some signs that you may be having a problem with bruxism:
- Poor sleep
- Head or facial aches when you wake up in the morning
- Discomfort in jaw muscles or teeth
- Discomfort when chewing
- Minor chips or cracks in your teeth or unexplained wear and tear Minimizing your use of tobacco products, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks
- Reducing stress by taking time to rest and relax, practicing meditation or yoga, exercising more, or partaking in activities you enjoy to help you unwind
- Wearing a night guard when sleeping to keep your top and bottom teeth from clashing and grinding as you sleep. Dr. Proffitt can have a night guard custom-made for your use
- Exercising your jaw or getting Botox injections in your jaw to relieve muscle tension and keep your jaw from clenching. Less tension in your jaw can help reduce teeth grinding
To schedule a consultation to diagnose and manage bruxism, contact Dr. William Proffitt from Proffitt Dentistry in Maryville, TN, at (865) 432-0804.
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Dr. William Proffitt
Dr. William Proffitt earned his business degree in transportation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Then, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and attended the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. Later, he returned home to Maryville and joined his uncle in practice. After four years, he took over the practice and continues to serve patients in the community. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, and the Second District Dental Association. Other affiliations include the Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. He has completed advanced studies at the Pankey Institute in Florida and the Alleman-Deliperi Centers for training in biomimetic dentistry in Salt Lake City and Italy. His passion is educating patients about the latest developments in conservative restorative dentistry.
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