Bruxism

Protect your teeth from wear and tear and relieve tension

Bruxism, we stop tooth wear and take care of your rest

In Acosta Dental Clinic We are specialists in the treatment of bruxism in Vélez-Málaga, an involuntary habit of clenching or grinding your teeth that affects your rest and wears down your enamel. Through Customized discharge splints and occlusal adjustmentsWe managed to relax your muscles and protect your smile.

Each treatment is custom designed after a thorough study of your biteThis allows us to manufacture comfortable night protectors that absorb jaw pressure and prevent irreversible damage to your teeth.

Treat the bruxism timely care is essential to eliminate headaches, neck pain, and ear pain, restoring your daily well-being with expert diagnosis and monitoring Dr. Javier Acosta and his entire team.

Benefits of treating bruxism

Avoid extreme wear 
We protect your enamel and prevent your teeth from cracking, breaking or losing their natural height due to constant friction.

Relieves headache 
We drastically reduce migraines and morning headaches caused by the strong tension built up in the jaw throughout the night.

Relaxes facial muscles 
We reduce overload and stiffness in the masticatory, neck and cervical muscles so that you wake up much more relaxed.

Improves sleep quality 
By avoiding continuous grinding, we make your night's rest much deeper, more restful, and without annoying interruptions.

100% custom splints 
We manufacture resin protectors that adapt perfectly to the anatomy of your mouth, making them very comfortable and easy to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bruxism and why does it occur?

Bruxism is the involuntary habit of clench or grind your teeth, usually at night. Its main causes are usually directly related to it stress, anxiety or poor bite alignment.

 

The most common symptoms are waking up with jaw, head or neck painNotice sensitive or worn teeth, or have your partner hear the grinding noise of the teeth during the night.

 

It is a hard, transparent resin protector that is placed over the teeth before going to sleep. Its function is absorb the force of the bite and relax the muscles, completely avoiding the enamel wear.

 

At first they require a couple of nights of adaptation, but since they are manufactured completely custom-madeThey are very comfortable. Most patients notice so much relief that later They can't sleep without them.

 

Yes. The pressure exerted by the jaw when squeezing is enormous, and over time it can cause fissures, dental fractures and even tooth loss if one is not used adequate protection splint.

 

Although lifestyle and stress are the main factors, they also play a role position of the teeth, joint problems (ATM) or certain habits. At the clinic we always perform a comprehensive diagnosis.

 

You must wash it every morning with a soft brush, cold water and neutral soap (never toothpaste). In addition, it is advisable to submerge it once a week in water with a specific cleaning pill for prostheses.

 

Bruxism is usually chronic and works due to peaks of stress. Ideally, use the splint every night as a preventive measure to protect your mouth and ensure a rest free of muscle and joint tension.