Do you often grind your teeth and worry about the consequences for your dentition? Studio Dentaire in Lyon 3rd offers you tailor-made support to help you smile again.
In fact, tooth wear and bruxism often go hand in hand, causing both aesthetic and functional problems.
Thanks to tailor-made care and a comprehensive approach, we can help you overcome bruxism and correct the effects of wear and tear.
Bruxism is a reflex, usually unconscious, that leads to teeth grinding or clenching. The problem can occur during the day or while sleeping, on an occasional or chronic basis. Stress may be involved, but it’s not the only reason: medication, cervical trauma or misalignment between the upper and lower jaws can also cause or intensify the problem. In the case of a chronic problem, the effects on the teeth can be significant over the long term: the occlusal surfaces (used for chewing) are often affected and wear down, then hollow out until they disappear. An unattractive “filed teeth” effect is also often observed.
For effective treatment of bruxism, it’s important to determine exactly what’s causing the problem. An alignment problem, for example, may require surgery; a medication problem, an adjustment; and so on. Several solutions can be considered with your dentist at Studio Dentaire: wearing a mouthpiece, applying dental veneers or overlays. Dental aligners, custom-made from impressions of your teeth, can be worn for several hours a day, during the day or at night at bedtime. It relieves tension in your jaws and restores harmonious contact between your teeth. When it comes to aesthetic correction oftooth wear, if it’s superficial (the effect of filed teeth), glass-ceramic veneers can be an advantageous solution. Thin ceramic films are bonded to the visible surface of the natural tooth, correcting shape, size and color while maintaining a natural appearance. Glass-ceramics, which are more resistant than conventional dental ceramics, enable veneers to remain in good condition despite teeth grinding.
On the other hand, if the occlusal surfaces are affected, overlays may be necessary. These fill the missing or worn part of the tooth and restore the original volume. Their advantage is not just aesthetic: they restore the tooth’s full strength and comfort, enabling normal speech and chewing. Of course, these different solutions can be combined to suit your specific situation. That’s why Studio Dentaire offers you a tailor-made treatment program.
Founded in 1999 in Lyon 3rd district by Dr Hervé Touati, the Studio Dentaire is a practice bringing together three experienced practitioners. We welcome you in a friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Part-Dieu district. To help you regain your smile (and good dental health) over the long term, we carry out a full oral and aesthetic check-up before scheduling any treatment. This will enable us to determine the causes of your bruxism and the most appropriate solutions for limiting or correcting tooth wear. Resin aligners are custom-made by our partner prosthetists from impressions of your teeth, for perfect comfort. The various prostheses (veneers, onlays) are computer-designed to fit harmoniously into your mouth, respecting your smile line. They are then carefully crafted by French prosthetists. When you place your trust in us, you’ll benefit from long-term care so you can enjoy life to the full again.
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