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Clench & Grinding (Bruxism)
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Why choose Market House Surgery?
Expert solutions for tooth grinding
Our team is dedicated to providing preventative dentistry that targets the root causes of tooth grinding.
Personalised treatment plan
Whether it’s stress management, bite correction, or protective appliances, our team works closely with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
State-of-the-art technology
Our CBCT scanners and Intra-oral scanners play a vital role in accurately diagnosing the extent of tooth wear and jaw misalignment.
What is Bruxism and what causes it?
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What is Bruxism?
Bruxism, commonly known as tooth grinding or clenching, is a condition often unnoticed but can have significant impacts on your oral health. It’s a phenomenon where you unconsciously grind or clench your teeth, potentially leading to a range of dental issues. This condition can occur both during wakefulness and sleep, with nighttime bruxism being more prevalent and often harder to detect.
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Why it Happens
The exact causes of bruxism can be as varied as its effects. While stress and anxiety are frequently linked to this condition, other factors such as misaligned teeth, abnormal bites, or lifestyle habits like excessive caffeine intake and alcohol consumption also play significant roles. Moreover, bruxism can be a symptom of deeper underlying health issues, including certain sleep disorders.
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Spotting the Signs
Understanding the signs of bruxism is crucial for timely intervention. Common indicators include:
- Jaw soreness or pain, especially in the mornings
- Unexplained tooth sensitivity or damage
- Headaches originating around the temples
- Audible grinding sounds at night, often noticed by a partner
Free consultation within 2 weeks
Treatment for Bruxism
Treatment for Bruxism
We specialise in pioneering, personalised treatments for bruxism. Our approach includes:
- Custom-fitted bite guards to shield your teeth from grinding damage
- Targeted dental adjustments to restore bite harmony, alleviating the pressures that contribute to bruxism.
- Understanding that some cases are driven by involuntary neurological patterns, we focus on minimising impact, protecting teeth and jaw joints even when stopping the habit isn’t feasible.
Our commitment is to offer comprehensive care that not only manages the symptoms of bruxism but also enhances your overall oral health and comfort.
Start your journey to a healthier smile today
- Our passion in dentistry is quality of care
- Free 15 minute consultation within 24 hours of contacting us
- Nervous about pain? We offer sedation for all treatments
Meet your dentist
Roger-James Scholes
Roger-James represents the 3rd generation of dentists at Market House and continues the work of his father’s 40 years of care.
Roger graduated from King’s College, London and has been working in general dentistry for over 20 years. One of his greatest pleasures is restoring mouths which have run into difficulty over the years and seeing the transformation in patient confidence, health and vibrancy. Having been mentored by previous skilled and caring dentists at the practice and consultant specialists, he spends much of his time carrying out complex restorative cases. Arriving at creative solutions with the patient to optimise their oral health for their lifestyle and stage of life.
Meet your dentist
Roger-James Scholes
GDC REGISTRATION: 79807
Are you a nervous patient?
We offer IV sedation
Does the thought of sitting in the dentists chair make you anxious and stressed?
We understand going to see the dentist can be a worrying experience for many people. As a Chichester dental practice, we have built a reputation for treating nervous patients with our kind and gentle techniques.
State-of-the-art technology
State-of-the-art technology
At Market House Dental Practice we are continually investing in state-of-the-art modern technologies to make your experience with us more comfortable and allow us to look after you in the most effective way.
If we need a detailed scan of your entire jaw, we use a digital 3D 3-in-1 scanner system; the Vatech Pax-i3D Smart CBCT. Together this enables us to view instant digital images of your entire jaw in 3D, totally pain-free and similar to how you would view an MRI scan, with no need for multiple scans.
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