Dental bruxism: Tailor-made support at our practice

Dental bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth. This unconscious mechanism can occur both during the day and while sleeping. Although bruxism is a widespread phenomenon (60-70% of the population have experienced it), the consequences can be severe if the problem becomes chronic. Established since 1999 in Lyon 3rd district, a stone’s throw from the Part-Dieu shopping center and SNCF train station, Studio Dentaire offers its patients a tailor-made treatment program to combat teeth grinding and its effects.

Causes and effects of bruxism

Bruxism is an unconscious reflex, often of nervous origin. When under stress or tension, we tend to clench our jaws without even realizing it… until we feel pain. This tension can also be expressed by involuntary teeth grinding. However, stress is not necessarily the only cause: taking certain medications, cervical trauma or an imbalance between the upper and lower jaws can also cause or intensify the problem. Sometimes the phenomenon occurs during sleep, making it difficult to control. Chronic bruxism can have direct consequences on the dentition: premature wear of the enamel, the effect of “filed” teeth, or deterioration of the jaw joints. Side headaches and neuralgia are common, and in some cases, even dental fractures. It’s therefore important to treat bruxism to avoid or put an end to these inconveniences.

Bruxism treatment with a dental splint at our practice

Our dental practice in Lyon 3ème offers you tailor-made support to help you stop clenching your teeth. At your 1st appointment, we’ll carry out a full oral and dental check-up to determine the causes of bruxism and find the most appropriate solution. If an imbalance between the jaws is at the root of the problem, you may be offered a resin mouthpiece. Worn for several hours a day, it helps relieve tension and re-establish harmonious contact. The mouthpiece will be custom-made from an impression of your teeth taken at Studio Dentaire. The service costs €850, including follow-up.

Aesthetic treatments to correct the effects of bruxism

If your teeth have already been damaged by clenching, there are a number of solutions available. For example, veneers or dental crowns made of very thin ceramic can be used to restore radiance and restore the original volume of the teeth. The advantage of veneers is that they do not further damage the teeth, which is important in cases of wear. Each veneer costs €1,300. Each veneer is made to measure. This solution can be proposed as part of an overall dental treatment: in some cases, we can also recommend the fitting of an overlay to restore the most damaged teeth. When you suffer from chronic bruxism, the parts of your teeth that come into contact with each other when you clench your jaws (the occlusal surfaces) can gradually become worn and hollowed out, until they disappear altogether. The use of fine porcelain overlays enables the missing surface to be reconstituted, thanks to a state-of-the-art assembly technique. In all cases, your Studio Dentaire dental surgeon will develop a tailor-made solution during your aesthetic assessment, to help you regain a harmonious smile that matches your face and personality.

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Studio Dentaire can offer you a personalized schedule to facilitate access to our bruxism treatments.

Please call us on 04 78 62 84 08 if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment.