Clenching and grinding your teeth damages them in ways that disrupt your everyday life. In the United States, millions of people grind their teeth, yet many do not know they do this. The reason is that they grind and clench while they sleep.

This can cause TMJ disorders if left untreated. You may already have TMJ problems if you are experiencing or more of these symptoms:

• Jaw or facial pain
• Feeling like your jaw is stuck or stiff
• Frequent headaches and earaches
• Clicking or popping when you open and close your mouth
• Soreness in your, neck, shoulders, or upper back

The doctors at Orthodontic Alliances can provide treatment to eliminate TMJ issues. You have a team the offers world-class care to our patients. We have been treating teeth grinding for decades. In fact, other dentists and doctors in our area often refer their patients to us for this kind of care. We have earned a reputation for solving teeth grinding.

We examine and assess your teeth and jaw alignment as part of our holistic approach to care. Poor alignment can cause you to be more likely to grind your teeth. It also puts pressure on your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which can be painful.

Orthodontic care may be part of your treatment. Correcting your bite and straightening crowded teeth could address the root cause of your grinding. Our orthodontic treatments include:

• Traditional Braces – This proven treatment can work on practically any orthodontic problem you or your loved ones might have.
• Ceramic Braces – The ceramic brackets closely match the color of your teeth while delivering the same results as metal braces.
• Invisalign – These clear aligners have helped millions of adults and teens transform their smiles, and do so discreetly.
• Surgical Orthodontics – This treatment can be used to address open bites, protruding lower jaws, and fix weak chins with this service. By fixing cause of your teeth grinding, you can eliminate the pain and improve your oral health.

Call us at 219-809-6584 or contact us online to request a consultation. Begin treatment for your teeth grinding in Michiana at Orthodontic Alliances. Don’t spend more time in pain.