TMJ / Bruxism - Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury

Overnight Jaw Protection Methods

When you are sleeping, your brain operates in a different manner than during waking hours. Without the conscious ability to stop your habitual teeth grinding, you could be spending significant time wearing down your enamel. This material is the hard external surface of the tooth, and it serves to keep your smile functional. Enamel also […]

Restoring Teeth Hurt By Bruxism

Without meaning to, you can spend your nights doing serious harm to your smile. Individuals who suffer from bruxism, or habitual teeth grinding, can wear down their enamel unconsciously. As long as this problem persists, it can create issues with enamel becoming chipped and cracked, which can lead to problems for your appearance as well […]

Protect Your Smile By Addressing Nightly Teeth Grinding

By brushing your teeth each morning, you fight the accumulated bacteria that can form in the course of their rest. For some people, that buildup of harmful microbes is not the only concern for their smile at night. People who experience issues with bruxism can grind or clench their teeth while at rest, which can […]

We Can Help You If You Currently Struggle With Jaw Pain

If something as simple as opening and closing your mouth starts to hurt, or if you find it increasingly difficult to operate your jaw, it may be time to discuss TMJ dysfunction with your dentist. TMJ dysfunction does not have a single cause – several issues can lead to stress or poor jaw alignment. With […]

3 Problems That Can Result From Your Teeth Grinding Habit

How much trouble can a tendency to grind your teeth really cause you? People who tend to grind or clench their jaw without thinking often engage in this habit while they sleep. That persistent pressure can create problems like TMJ disorder, damage teeth, and frequently make your mornings uncomfortable. At our Shrewsbury, MA dental practice, […]

Discussing The Symptoms Of TMD With Your Dentist

Is your ongoing issue with painful or difficult jaw movements a sign of oral health trouble? If you struggle to bite and chew comfortably, experience regular pains in your face and neck, or experience headaches, you could be feeling the intrusive symptoms of TMD. A problem with TMD can be the result of many different […]

Does It Hurt When You Bite And Chew? Talk To Your Dentist!

Biting and chewing are routine, unthinking actions that people perform automatically. However, if you have trouble with a tooth, or issues with your jaw that have gone unresolved, you can have a difficult time ignoring the discomfort you feel whenever you bite and chew! If a problem is serious enough, you can also feel discomfort […]

Providing Relief From Your Painful TMJ Problems

Your life can be more difficult, and decidedly less fun, when you have to spend each day dealing with pain related to TMJ dysfunction. Your typical symptoms can include pain that limits your jaw movement, headaches, and discomfort that reaches your neck and shoulders. At our Shrewsbury, MA dental practice, we can work with you […]

Protecting Your Smile Against Damage Done By Bruxism

If nothing is done to stop the problem from occurring, bruxism can become a big issue for your appearance, as well as your oral health. People who are affected by bruxism can continually grind their teeth while they sleep, unknowingly putting pressure on their jaw joints, and wearing down their teeth. Over time, the friction […]

TMJ Troubles, Teeth Grinding, And Your Oral Health

Painful, limited jaw motions, frequent headaches, and a tendency to grind your teeth at night. These symptoms can all be connected to unaddressed issues with your temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints. TMJ dysfunction refers to any problems with your jaw joints, or the muscles that move your jaw. In addition to causing regular discomfort, these […]