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As an orthodontist, it’s easy for me to tell when a patient is experiencing teeth grinding (bruxism). Sometimes they are surprised that I can tell without having to ask and want to know what the giveaway is. I tell them that their teeth are completely worn down! I show them pictures of their teeth, and they can see where their teeth used to have bumps; they are now completely worn and flat. I think sometimes patients don’t understand the severity of bruxism and why it’s so important to stop it.
My Story
When I talk to patients about teeth grinding, I often tell them the story about my experience with teeth grinding. When I was 23, I was grinding my teeth so severely that I literally cracked a tooth and had to get a filling. The back part of my tooth actually just broke off! After the filling, I eventually needed a crown on the tooth. And eventually, because I had cracked it so badly and was in so much pain from it, I had to get a root canal on it.
This cycle of bad luck continued, and I had to have crowns redone on it multiple times at great discomfort and great expense to me. The problems with this tooth went on and on until recently, when I had to get it pulled. Now, I am going to get an implant to replace that missing tooth. All because of bruxism!
Schedule a Free Consultation to Discuss Your Teeth Grinding
So take it from me, as someone who’s been there: get it taken care of! Schedule a free consultation with me to discuss ways to alleviate teeth grinding and mediate its effects.
