Grinding, TMJ and sleep
Grinding, clenching, jaw pain, night guards, TMD evaluation and sleep-related dental questions, with conservative care first.
- Grinding, TMJ and sleep
A night guard protects teeth, but does it stop grinding?
Usually, no. A night guard is a protective device. It sits between the teeth so that the guard, not your enamel or your fillings and crowns, takes the wear, and it…
- Grinding, TMJ and sleep
Can teeth grinding damage veneers or crowns, and what protects them?
Yes. Grinding and clenching put repeated, heavy force on teeth, and porcelain veneers and crowns can chip, crack or come loose under that load. The natural tooth…
- Grinding, TMJ and sleep
Custom night guard or store-bought guard: how to compare the choices
Both kinds place a layer of plastic between your teeth so that grinding wears the guard instead of your enamel or dental work. The difference is in the fit and the…
- Grinding, TMJ and sleep
Morning jaw soreness and teeth grinding: what a dental exam may check
A sore jaw on waking, with flattened or chipped tooth edges, new cold sensitivity, or a partner who hears grinding, is a common pattern of sleep bruxism. Soreness alone…
- Grinding, TMJ and sleep
Jaw clicking without pain: what to tell your dentist and when it matters
A jaw click or pop that does not hurt, lets you open fully, and never locks is common and usually needs observation rather than treatment. It most often comes from the…