Blog: TMJ and Bruxism Treatment

Many people grind or clench their teeth without even realising it. Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, often happens during sleep or periods of stress.

While occasional grinding may not seem serious, ongoing pressure can slowly change the appearance and health of your teeth over time. At Lumino Smiles, we help patients identify the early signs of teeth grinding before significant damage ...

Neck and shoulder pain, frequent headaches or migraines, tenderness when biting or chewing, and excessive tooth wear are just a few of the debilitating symptoms you may be experiencing if you suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD) or chronic teeth clenching and grinding (bruxism).

The good news is that our Pascoe Vale dentists are experienced in helping patients suffering from TMD ...

Do you ever wake up in the morning with soreness in your teeth and jaw or even a headache? It is best to feel relaxed and well-rested upon starting the day, not in pain or potentially stressed right away. We associate these symptoms with a condition called ‘bruxism’ or teeth-grinding, which usually occurs at night while asleep. 

Why Is Bruxism Problematic?

Grinding ...

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction—commonly called TMJ or TMD—is a condition that means there is an issue with the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This joint helps you speak and chew. When something is not right, the condition can interfere with these life functions and cause you pain.

TMJ Signs

Your dentist in Pascoe Vale treats TMJ and can diagnose the ...

When your jaw joint (TMJ) isn't functioning correctly, it can cause a host of problems like frequent headaches, neck and shoulder pain, popping or clicking in your jaw joint, and tenderness when you eat and chew. Whether you suffer from one or a few of these symptoms, it might significantly impact your daily activities and your life.

Here are some of ...

Teeth grinding, which is also called bruxism, is a condition that can damage the teeth and cause chronic pain. People who grind their teeth tend to do so at night because it is an unconscious habit. In many cases, they don’t even realise they are doing it until a sleep partner alerts them or their dentist sees the signs of ...