{"id":109,"date":"2014-09-18T15:08:02","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T15:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2023-01-05T21:57:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:57:01","slug":"teeth-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/teeth-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally Find Relief from Teeth Grinding and Jaw Clenching at Capital Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-114 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/80619534-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"80619534\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/80619534-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/80619534.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bruxism <\/strong>is a common orofacial condition characterized by <strong>teeth grinding <\/strong>and clenching of the jaw, and it typically occurs while the patient is asleep. When left untreated, this involuntary behavior may result in a secondary condition called temporomandibular joint disorder, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/tmd-tmj-treatment.html\">TMD\/TMJ disorder<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Fortunately, effective treatment for these persistent problems is available in the form of a customized oral appliance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/\">Capital Smiles<\/a>. Conveniently located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">Schenectady, NY<\/a>, the dental office of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/dr-erin-page.html\">Dr. Erin M. Page<\/a>\u00a0 offers a comprehensive range of preventive and general dentistry solutions, including treatment for <strong>teeth grinding <\/strong>and <strong>jaw clenching. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Importance of Treating Teeth Grinding &amp; Clenching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The immense pain associated with <strong>jaw clenching <\/strong>and <strong>teeth grinding <\/strong>can interfere with your daily life in a number of ways, distracting you from your professional endeavors and even negatively impacting your personal life. You may experience recurring headaches, tenderness in your face, a throbbing jaw, and pain that radiates throughout your neck and shoulder muscles. The delicate nerve structures located within the temporomandibular joint and throughout the jaw may sustain lasting damage over time, resulting in chronic pain. <strong>Teeth grinding <\/strong>has been shown to lead to teeth that are worn down and fractured as well, making this condition one of the most destructive oral health concerns overall.<\/p>\n<p>In the majority of cases, surgical intervention is not necessary in order to alleviate the pain and pressure of <strong>bruxism <\/strong>and\/or <strong>TMJ disorder. <\/strong>In fact, millions of sufferers have found lasting relief from <strong>teeth grinding <\/strong>and <strong>jaw clenching <\/strong>with the aid of a customized oral appliance. Frequently referred to simply as a <strong>nightguard<\/strong>, this comfortable appliance is worn only at night and is designed to prevent damage caused by <strong>bruxism <\/strong>and <strong>TMJ disorder. <\/strong>Our doctors can fit you with a <strong>custom nightguard <\/strong>and provide you with further information about how to mitigate damage and pain caused by <strong>teeth grinding<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule Your Appointment Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you or someone in your family is suffering from persistent <strong>jaw clenching <\/strong>and\/or <strong>teeth grinding, <\/strong>the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">schedule your appointment<\/a> is now. Avoid cracked, chipped teeth and a lifetime of pain with <strong>bruxism <\/strong>and <strong>TMJ treatment <\/strong>at <strong>Capital Smiles. <\/strong>If your teeth have already been damaged by these common conditions, we can help you repair your smile with our vast array of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/restorative-dentistry.html\">restorative dentistry<\/a> solutions. Our <strong>Schenectady, NY <\/strong>dental practice warmly welcomes patients from throughout the <strong>Capital District<\/strong>, including <strong>Albany, Niskayuna, Troy, Rotterdam, <\/strong>and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bruxism is a common orofacial condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching of the jaw, and it typically occurs while the patient is asleep. When left untreated, this involuntary behavior may result in a secondary condition called temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD\/TMJ disorder. 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