When you sleep, is your jaw a little more active than it needs to be? Many people right here in our community have been struggling with a condition known as bruxism, which is the unconscious grinding of teeth or jaw clenching. This activity can happen during the daytime or at night, where it is called sleep bruxism, and when that happens, it’s particularly dangerous for a smile. You see, teeth grinding can shift the location of your smile or cause enamel damage.
If it’s time to find a bruxism solution, call Dr. Justin Coon, DDS and Dr. Cody Coon, DDS at Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY. Our team understands that grinding can cause real changes to a smile, both visually and from an oral health perspective. We’ve got solutions designed to help people just like you, too, through convenient oral appliances that provide a soft landing spot for your jaws. So, take the time to find out more about ways to protect your teeth.
Bruxism can cause dental damage while you sleep. If you’ve been waking up with a sore jaw, see about an oral appliance from Grinnell Street Dental.
Your Next Checkup’s The Time to Bring It Up
How long has it been since your last biannual dental checkup? Well, if you haven’t had one yet in 2026, then it’s time to call your dentist to schedule an appointment. For most people, the goal is to come in for a cleaning and an examination every six months, and some could benefit from an accelerated schedule of treatment.
At your next biannual dental checkup, tell your provider that you grind your teeth during sleep. They may already know from looking at your smile. That’s because sleep bruxism, when you grind your teeth overnight, can cause lasting enamel damage that can be visible to oral health providers. And if that’s the case, let’s talk about it.
Fighting Back Against Bruxism With An Oral Appliance
When it comes to treatment for sleep bruxism, an oral appliance is an effective way of doing it. We offer a simple and convenient BPA-free oral appliance, which provides a cushion for your teeth as you sleep. Simply pop in this mouthguard-like device and work on your rest.
Our oral appliances are custom designed for your smile, too. We take the time to craft a quality oral appliance that keeps your smile safe and is comfortable to wear. Compliance is a big part of an effective smile strategy.
Grind Your Teeth? Call Grinnell Street Dental
Are you beating up on your own smile while you sleep? Take a few minutes to talk to a trusted oral health office about an oral appliance. To find out more about treatment when you grind your teeth, call Grinnell Street Dental in Sheridan, WY today at (307) 672-7567.
