{"id":309,"date":"2017-03-30T01:11:02","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T01:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=309"},"modified":"2023-01-05T21:27:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T21:27:53","slug":"teeth-grinding-capital-district-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/teeth-grinding-capital-district-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat TMJ and Teeth Grinding with Capital District Dentists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wisdom-Teeth-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"treatment for teeth grinding from capital district dentists \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wisdom-Teeth-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wisdom-Teeth-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wisdom-Teeth-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wisdom-Teeth.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more than a bad habit &#8212; it\u2019s a quick path to broken, chipped, fractured, or otherwise damaged teeth. People who grind their teeth at night are also likely to experience migraines and pain in the TMJ, or temporomandibular joint (i.e. the jaw). But it can be difficult to identify whether or not you are dealing with bruxism and TMJ issues on your own. So the question is, are you grinding your teeth at night? If so, what can you do about it? Keep reading for more on teeth grinding from your Capital District dentist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/dr-erin-page.html\"><span class=\"s2\">Dr. Erin Page<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">How to Tell If You\u2019re Grinding Your Teeth at Night<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Because it happens when you\u2019re asleep, it may be hard to figure out whether or not you\u2019re grinding your teeth at night. Your partner may be able to identify the issue, but if they\u2019re sleeping too soundly to provide much help (or if you sleep alone) you may be scratching your head when you think about what\u2019s causing your jaw pain and sensitive teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Watch out for the symptoms of nighttime teeth grinding, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Headache in the morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Sore jaw\/facial muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Chipped, cracked, worn teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Sensitive teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Popping, clicking, painful jaw<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">How Botox Can Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">TMJ therapy in Schenectady includes Botox &#8212; the treatment you probably associate with smoothing out wrinkled facial tissue for a younger-looking appearance. Yes, that\u2019s what it\u2019s most known for, but Botox is also the only FDA-approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botoxchronicmigraine.com\/chronic-migraine-treatment\/\"><span class=\"s2\">treatment for migraines<\/span><\/a>, and can be an effective treatment for jaw tension and pain related to the TMJ. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">It works by relaxing overactive facial muscles around the temporomandibular joint, which cause pain and discomfort when overused. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Botox is a nonsurgical treatment that is completed in a matter of minutes at Capital Smiles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/dr-erin-page.html\"><span class=\"s2\">Dr. Page<\/span><\/a> is American Academy of Facial Esthetics trained dentists offering an expert touch in the administration of Botox. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Custom-Fitted Nightguards for Teeth Grinding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Additionally, a custom-fitted nightguard can help to protect the smile from nighttime teeth grinding and jaw clenching, and even help to prevent its occurrence. A nightguard that you receive from Capital Smiles is created specifically for your teeth, so it\u2019s guaranteed to fit comfortably. Custom-fitted nightguards provide significantly more protection <\/span><span class=\"s4\">than<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> what you get from a guard you buy at the store &#8212; and your dentist provides this protective mouthpiece at Capital Smiles! <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Schedule an Appointment Today! <\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are experiencing pain in your jaw that won\u2019t go away, you can benefit from treatment for TMJ or teeth grinding at Capital Smiles. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\"><span class=\"s2\">contact our office<\/span><\/a> to get started with TMJ therapy in Schenectady! You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/local.demandforce.com\/b\/capitalsmiles\/schedule\"><span class=\"s2\">request an appointment online<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more than a bad habit &#8212; it\u2019s a quick path to broken, chipped, fractured, or otherwise damaged teeth. People who grind their teeth at night are also likely to experience migraines and pain in the TMJ, or temporomandibular joint (i.e. the jaw). 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