Call us at: 561-736-2377
650 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Suite 1, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Are your teeth flattened or getting shorter? |
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Are all your upper front teeth the same length? (They're not supposed to be.) |
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Are your facial, neck, or shoulder muscles tense in the morning? In the afternoon? |
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Do you catch yourself clenching your teeth during stressful times? |
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Do you get frequent headaches? |
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Do you have notches in the sides of your back teeth at the gumline? You can feel them with your fingernail typically. |
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Do your teeth hurt or are they sensitive? |
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Do your jaw joints (TMJ) click or pop? Are they tender or sore? Has your jaw ever locked open or closed? |
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Are your teeth chipping? Or are you breaking fillings and crowns? |
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| Note the chipped and worn edges | Restorations by Dr. Barr |
Night grinding and clenching of teeth is another
major cause for tooth loss. While many patients are not aware of this
nocturnal habit, the damage done can be significant. If the damage is
severe, extensive reconstructive treatment may be necessary. However, if
caught early, this damage can be prevented easily.
A customized night guard is an effective way to prevent damage to your teeth, jaw joints, and muscles. Other benefits may include reduced frequency or even prevention of headaches. Many migraines may be caused by clenching at night. Some of Dr. Barr's patients have had a remarkable reduction of migraine headaches with this solution.
A misaligned bite can cause damage and discomfort, as well. Treatment may include orthodontics (braces), selective reshaping of the biting surfaces, a guard, restorative treatment, or a combination of any of these.
Serving Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, and the extended Palm Beach County areas.
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