Sore jaw joint, jaw muscles, or headaches
Did you know;
While approximately equal numbers of men and women brux during sleep, more women clench their teeth during the day. As many as 20% of adults brux while awake and 8% do so while they are asleep.
Likely causes
Clenching.
Excessive tension on joints, muscles.
Grinding.
Intense mental and/or physical exersion.
Poor bite.
Stress.
Trauma.
Solutions
Avoid "training" of the jaw muscles through chewing gum.
Counselling.
Erupting teeth in children.
Jaw muscle exercises.
Medications.
Moist heat applications.
Neck exercises and neck and upper back massages.
Nightguards.
Orthodontic treatment.
How we can help you:
Confirming the type of damage by examination, we can assist you in managing your symptoms from the least invasive treatment to the more involving.
Did you know;
While approximately equal numbers of men and women brux during sleep, more women clench their teeth during the day. As many as 20% of adults brux while awake and 8% do so while they are asleep.
Likely causes
Clenching.
Excessive tension on joints, muscles.
Grinding.
Intense mental and/or physical exersion.
Poor bite.
Stress.
Trauma.
Solutions
Avoid "training" of the jaw muscles through chewing gum.
Counselling.
Erupting teeth in children.
Jaw muscle exercises.
Medications.
Moist heat applications.
Neck exercises and neck and upper back massages.
Nightguards.
Orthodontic treatment.
How we can help you:
Confirming the type of damage by examination, we can assist you in managing your symptoms from the least invasive treatment to the more involving.
phone: (03) 9859 8517 fax: (03) 9819 7756 email: info@thesmileteam.com.au
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call: 9859 8517
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