Occlusal Therapy is the treatment of the many dental conditions associated with excessive grinding of teeth. Life Smiles Dental Surgery is dedicated to helping patients solve the problems grinding their teeth can incur and in preventing the process from continuing.

For many grinding their teeth during sleep is a common habit. Mostly caused by the stress of a days work, this seemingly small tendency can cause serious long-term problems. Excessive tooth wear, jaw muscle soreness and clicking joints are the major implications of grinding teeth. Frequent tension migraines are another condition, which can be associated with this problem.

The process of grinding your teeth is a subconscious activity that you can not control. However, a simple Occlusal Therapy technique can be implemented to help prevent the problems connected with this mannerism. A grinding guard can be made to fit your mouth, which is worn while you sleep. This simple and efficient treatment may be successful in hindering the harsh effects grinding can have on your teeth.

If you grind or clench your teeth; or experience any of the symptoms mentioned above please make an appointment at Life Smiles Dental Surgery as soon as possible for an examination.

If you would like more information on Occlusal Therapy, simply fill out our online Enquiry Form or make an appointment with Dr Philip Arndt or Dr Rosemary Restifo.

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