Tooth Grinding Treatment in Fraserburgh
Say goodbye to jaw pain and tooth wear!
Tooth Grinding Treatment
Do you often catch yourself clenching your teeth during the day? Are your teeth looking flat, worn, or unusually sensitive? You could be experiencing bruxism, or teeth grinding, a common but easily overlooked condition. This habit is a leading cause of unexplained jaw pain, headaches, and tooth sensitivity. Tooth grinding treatment at Fraserburgh Dental Care offers effective solutions to protect your teeth and relieve discomfort, using custom-made devices and practical lifestyle changes to prevent further damage and support long-term oral health.
Your Treatment Explained
Tooth-grinding treatments involve personalised techniques and protective devices designed to prevent damage caused by unconscious clenching or grinding, known as bruxism. Can teeth grinding be treated? Absolutely. With consistent care and guidance, these treatments help reduce grinding over time.
Solutions may include custom-made night guards, stress management advice, and bite adjustments to ease jaw tension, protect tooth enamel, and promote healthier jaw function for long-term relief and comfort.
Exploring Your Treatment Options
- Custom-made devices: One of the most effective treatments for teeth grinding is a personalised night guard. These thin, clear resin mouthguards are designed to fit snugly over the upper or lower teeth, acting as a protective barrier to prevent grinding and protect the enamel from wear and damage.
- Stress management: Relaxation methods, mindfulness exercises, or counselling can help reduce stress levels that trigger grinding. Small lifestyle changes, such as limiting caffeine and alcohol before bedtime, may also decrease grinding episodes and intensity.
- Invasive treatments – bite adjustments: If tooth misalignment, ill-fitting dental restorations, or bite changes from missing teeth are contributing factors, precise adjustments to the tooth surfaces can help restore proper bite balance and reduce grinding habits.
The Right Candidate
Bruxism can affect anyone but is particularly common among adults. It often starts with a partner noticing grinding sounds during sleep or waking with headaches. You may need tooth grinding treatment if you experience tooth sensitivity, jaw discomfort, frequent headaches, or worn, flattened tooth surfaces.
Fraserburgh Dental Care welcomes patients from Fraserburgh and nearby areas, including Peterhead, Mintlaw, Banff, Strichen, Turriff, Ellon, Stuartfield, New Deer, Rosehearty, Inverallochy, and New Pitsligo.
Advantages of Tooth Grinding Treatments
Protects teeth from damage
Custom-fitted mouthguards and other solutions shield tooth enamel, helping to prevent chips, cracks, and excessive wear.
Eases jaw discomfort
Bruxism treatment helps relieve strain on the jaw, reducing pressure and lowering the risk of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
Minimises headaches
Regular use of grinding treatments can decrease the occurrence and severity of morning headaches.
Enhances sleep quality
By reducing grinding and clenching, treatments promote restful, undisturbed sleep for both the patient and their partner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this treatment below:
Can stress trigger teeth grinding?
Yes, stress is a major factor behind bruxism. Managing stress through relaxation techniques, lifestyle adjustments, or counselling can help reduce or even stop grinding, sometimes avoiding the need for further intervention.
Can bruxism cause lasting damage?
If left untreated, bruxism can lead to permanent harm to teeth, jaw joints, and oral tissues. Early bruxism treatment at Fraserburgh Dental Care can prevent these long-term complications and protect your smile.
Are night guards difficult to wear?
Custom-made night guards are designed using precise impressions of your teeth. They fit comfortably and securely, making them far easier to wear during sleep than generic, over-the-counter devices.
The Treatment Journey
Every patient’s journey is different, but here’s what to expect during treatment at Fraserburgh Dental Care.
Initial consultation
We carefully examine your teeth, jaws, and bite to understand the severity of bruxism and its impact on your oral health. Possible causes and triggers are also discussed to create a tailored treatment plan.
Custom treatment plan
Using digital 3D scans, we design and produce soft, comfortable mouthguards or plan precise bite adjustments if needed, ensuring effective and personalised care.
Regular check-ups
Regular follow-up visits allow us to track your progress, check the fit of your mouthguard, and make any necessary refinements to your bruxism treatment.
1 Initial consultation
We carefully examine your teeth, jaws, and bite to understand the severity of bruxism and its impact on your oral health. Possible causes and triggers are also discussed to create a tailored treatment plan.
2 Custom treatment plan
Using digital 3D scans, we design and produce soft, comfortable mouthguards or plan precise bite adjustments if needed, ensuring effective and personalised care.
3 Regular check-ups
Regular follow-up visits allow us to track your progress, check the fit of your mouthguard, and make any necessary refinements to your bruxism treatment.
End Teeth Grinding & Protect Your Smile
Book a free consultation and discover effective teeth grinding treatments at Fraserburgh Dental Care for lasting relief.
Other Treatments We Offer
Root Canal Treatment
While a simple filling can often resolve broken or decayed teeth, sometimes, when the problem has reached the pulp or nerve of the tooth, root canal treatment is necessary.
First, we will remove the damaged or infected nerve before cleansing and shaping the inner canal to prevent reinfection and then sealing fully. Once the endodontic treatment has been carried out a crown, usually gold or porcelain, may be used to cover a tooth that has a large opening after root canal therapy.
Dental Hygiene
Our experienced hygienists have a keen focus on providing first class dental hygiene to keep your teeth and gums healthy and gum disease free.
We believe that prevention is key and we will work with you to help formulate a customised oral hygiene plan to suit your mouth and lifestyle. We recommend that all of our patients attend regular hygiene appointments and dental checkups to keep their smiles healthy.
Teeth Whitening
Your smile is important. It’s one of the first things you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful – it can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.
Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Many things we do on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking.
Dentures
Dentures are a removable option for replacing missing teeth. They can be particularly useful when there is extensive loss of bone support or when multiple teeth are missing. In addition to tooth replacement, dentures can also give support and structure to soft tissues of the cheek and lips, while restoring dental form and function. Our skilled dental technicians will construct the dentures in the laboratory based on our prescription.
