Cosmetic dentist, London and all over the UK have seen an increase in the number of people attending their clinics who are grinding their teeth. The credit crunch and at the same time rises in energy bills, food, mortgage costs etc… could be the reason for this increase in people who grind their teeth.

Cosmetic dentists know that stress related factors can be linked most commonly with teeth grinding and teeth clenching, which can cause tooth wear. Cosmetic dentists have also seen an increase in people with pain relating to their jaw at their cosmetic dentistry clinics. Stress is a known factor that can cause jaw and muscle ache.

Cosmetic dentists have recently seen an increase in broken or chipped teeth, as a direct result of teeth grinding. Again this is related to stress causing wear on the teeth. Tooth wear, or grinding teeth can lead to gum and nerve damage and cause muscle and jaw problems.

Cosmetic dentists are used to treating tooth wear problems. First of all the cause of the tooth wear must be found and then accordingly treated. Worn teeth can be restored with cosmetic dentistry procedures such as porcelain veneers, dental crowns or dental composite bonding. These cosmetic dentistry treatments depend on the severity of the tooth wear. Cosmetic dentists are specially trained to make sure your bite is even after treatment to help prevent further problems.

Cosmetic dentists know that teeth grinding cannot be stopped completely. Therefore the prevention of further tooth wear is very important. Cosmetic dentists usually make a bite guard that is worn at night to prevent the teeth from meeting and therefore prevent grinding or clenching. This guard can also prevent too much pressure on the jaw muscles and therefore help with jaw and muscle pain.

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