Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Treatment in Dubai
Protect your enamel, alleviate jaw pain, and safeguard your dental implants and veneers with custom-fitted night guards.
Bruxism (teeth grinding) often happens unconsciously during sleep, leading to worn enamel, fractured teeth, and severe jaw pain (TMJ). At Ferdows Polyclinic, we treat bruxism primarily with custom-fitted acrylic night guards (occlusal splints) to protect your natural teeth, implants, and veneers from grinding forces. In severe cases, bite adjustments or targeted muscle relaxants may be recommended.
Do you frequently wake up with a dull headache, a sore jaw, or sensitive teeth? You might be grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep. This condition, medically known as Bruxism, is incredibly common, but if left untreated, it can cause devastating, irreversible damage to your smile.
Signs You Are Grinding Your Teeth
Because sleep bruxism happens unconsciously, many patients don't realize they have a problem until a dentist notices the physical damage during a routine check-up, or until a partner hears the grinding noise at night.
The Danger to Dental Work: If you have invested in dental implants, porcelain veneers, or ceramic crowns, untreated teeth grinding can cause these expensive restorations to crack or fail prematurely. Protecting them is essential.
How We Treat Bruxism
While stress and anxiety are the leading causes of teeth grinding, fixing the immediate physical damage requires protecting the teeth and relaxing the jaw.
1. Custom Night Guards (Occlusal Splints)
The gold standard for treating sleep bruxism. Unlike flimsy, over-the-counter "boil and bite" guards, we take precise digital impressions of your teeth to create a hard acrylic splint. This custom guard fits perfectly over your upper or lower teeth, absorbing the grinding force and providing a smooth surface for your jaw to slide against without locking.
2. Dental Correction & Bite Adjustment
In some cases, bruxism is caused by misaligned teeth or an uneven bite. Our dental team may recommend minor reshaping of the chewing surfaces of your teeth, or an orthodontic evaluation to correct the underlying bite issue.
3. Advanced Muscle Relaxation
For patients with severe, chronic clenching that causes intense facial pain and enlarged masseter muscles, traditional night guards may not be enough. In these cases, targeted treatments like masseter botox can be used to safely weaken the grinding muscle without affecting your ability to chew or speak normally.
Don't Wait Until Your Teeth Break
Enamel does not grow back. The longer you grind your teeth, the more protective structure you lose, leading to expensive root canals and crowns in the future. A simple, custom-fitted night guard is a small investment that preserves your natural teeth and existing dental work for decades.
Meet Our Dental Experts
Dr. Muhammad Waleed
Expert in diagnosing enamel wear, restoring teeth damaged by severe grinding, and fitting highly precise, comfortable night guards.
Dr. Zohreh Ahrari
Over a decade of experience providing comprehensive preventative care, helping patients identify the early signs of TMJ disorder and bruxism before major damage occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bruxism?
Bruxism is the medical term for grinding, gnashing, or clenching your teeth. While it can happen during the day, it most commonly occurs unconsciously while you sleep (sleep bruxism).
How do I know if I grind my teeth in my sleep?
Common signs include waking up with a dull headache, jaw soreness, stiff facial muscles, or sensitive teeth. A dentist can also spot the physical signs of bruxism, such as flattened, fractured, or worn-down tooth enamel.
Why is teeth grinding dangerous for my dental health?
Chronic grinding puts immense pressure on your teeth, which can permanently wear away enamel, cause teeth to chip or crack, and even lead to the failure of expensive dental work like veneers, crowns, and implants.
How does a night guard help with teeth grinding?
A custom-fitted night guard acts as a protective cushion between your upper and lower teeth. It doesn't necessarily stop the muscle reflex to grind, but it absorbs the force, preventing damage to your teeth and reducing jaw strain.