Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, clenching, gnashing or Bruxism is a condition that affects around 20% of people (including children). This can take place both in the day, which is brought on unconsciously especially when anxiety or stress is prevalent or at night during ones sleep where more often than not the action is grinding and gnashing. This is called sleep bruxism.

Common Symptoms:

• Headaches
• Muscle pain
• TMJ dysfunction
• Audible teeth grinding
• Dental damage
• Chronic facial pain
• Dull morning headache
• Increased teeth sensitivity

How do I treat bruxism:

There are several ways in which bruxism can be treated. These included teeth braces, TMJ exercises, medication OR at Envisage we offer a simple muscle relaxant injection that has incredible affects for up to 6 months.