{"id":587,"date":"2020-12-28T19:19:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T19:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=587"},"modified":"2025-07-10T18:42:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T18:42:51","slug":"video-faq-what-is-bruxism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/blog\/video-faq-what-is-bruxism\/","title":{"rendered":"Video FAQ: What is Bruxism?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elem-right elem-border vid\">\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oT3MJ1UV6FQ?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bruxism is often related to TMD. At Capital Smiles, we see a lot of bruxism cases that have no symptoms associated with them except for loose or worn down teeth. We also see a lot of TMD\/TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) issues which have no bruxism associated with them at all. They are related because bruxism is associated with the overuse of the same jaw muscles. In many situations, the treatment is similar for these different problems.<\/p>\n<p>Bruxism is a damaging, destructive process. We often recommend a soft nightguard so long a patient&#8217;s bruxism isn&#8217;t associated with any other diseases or problems. If TMJ problems are present, we recommend different types of splints that protect the teeth and remove a lot of the joint discomfort from the overuse of the jaw and facial muscles. Our dentists also offer BOTOX treatments that can help loosen and relax these muscles and prevent them from further damage.<\/p>\n<p>Are you searching for a dentist in the Capital District to help with Temporomandibular joint dysfunction treatments? We&#8217;re ready to put our years of experience to work for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">Give us a call or request an appointment on our website<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff\ufeff Bruxism is often related to TMD. At Capital Smiles, we see a lot of bruxism cases that have no symptoms associated with them except for loose or worn down teeth. We also see a lot of TMD\/TMJ (Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) issues which have no bruxism associated with them at all. 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