What Teeth Grinding Is Doing to Your Smile

Patient Education, Vargas Dental Associates

Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or a dull headache and wondered why? Maybe your partner has mentioned that you grind your teeth at night. Or perhaps you catch yourself clenching during the day when you are stressed. That tight feeling in your jaw might mean more than you think. At Vargas Dental, we see this more often than you might think. Bruxism, which is the medical term for teeth grinding or clenching, is common, and many people do it without even realizing it.

Can Stress Cause Damage To Your Teeth?

Patient Education, Vargas Dental Associates

Have you recently been feeling overwhelmed or anxious? If you answered yes, you are not alone. With all of the responsibilities of daily life, plus the events over the past year have led to an increase in stress in many adults. The signs of stress can be seen in the body with issues such as an increase in blood pressure, upset stomach, racing heart, and trouble sleeping. Dentists across the country are reporting that more patients than ever before are experiencing dental emergencies with the cause likely being stress related issues.