sleep | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:57:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Do You Experience Any of the Following Symptoms of Bruxism? https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/do-you-experience-any-of-the-following-symptoms-of-bruxism/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:57:55 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=377 Did you know that you could be damaging your teeth while you sleep? This condition, referred to as bruxism, is the result of grinding and gnashing your teeth as you sleep, which over time can seriously damage your teeth and gums. The difficulty with bruxism is that it is often hard to know you suffer [...]

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]]> Did you know that you could be damaging your teeth while you sleep? This condition, referred to as bruxism, is the result of grinding and gnashing your teeth as you sleep, which over time can seriously damage your teeth and gums. The difficulty with bruxism is that it is often hard to know you suffer from it because it takes place while you sleep and the symptoms can be easily attributed to other disorders. If you are unsure where to start, always begin by checking if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

– Have you ever been told that you snore or grind and clench your teeth loudly?
– Do you have teeth that look flattened or chipped and loose?
– Is your tooth enamel worn down leading to an increase in tooth sensitivity?
– Do you ever experience jaw pain or soreness when you wake up?
– Do you have any damage to the insides of your cheeks from unconsciously chewing on them through the night?
– Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea or TMJ?
– Do you ever have pain that feels like an earache, but it’s not caused by your ear?
– Do you have any indentations on your tongue?
– Do you have a locked jaw that won’t open or close completely?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be at an increased risk for bruxism. Our team is here to help you with all your oral health needs. For a complete diagnosis from Dr. Joseph Szymczak and our team at our dentist office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you can schedule an appointment by calling us at 616-453-0002. We look forward to helping you smile.

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]]> Ways To Stop A Thumb-Sucking Habit In Your Child https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/ways-to-stop-a-thumb-sucking-habit-in-your-child/ Thu, 14 May 2015 16:34:41 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=282 Thumb-sucking, when done vigorously or by children over the age of four, can become a harmful habit. The force of the sucking affects the shape of a child’s growing mouth and the alignment of incoming permanent teeth. So what can you do to stop your child’s habit so they won’t damage their teeth and mouth? [...]

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]]> Thumb-sucking, when done vigorously or by children over the age of four, can become a harmful habit. The force of the sucking affects the shape of a child’s growing mouth and the alignment of incoming permanent teeth. So what can you do to stop your child’s habit so they won’t damage their teeth and mouth?

  • Cover their hand when they go to bed with a sock or a bitter medicine that is recommended by your dentist. This stems the thumb-sucking that children do to fall asleep.
  • Don’t say anything about the thumb-sucking if you think your child continues to do it only because they want attention.
  • Using a pacifier causes the same damage as thumb-sucking, but is an easier habit to break. Wean your child from sucking their thumb to sucking a pacifier, and work from there.
  • Discover what is giving your child anxiety. Thumb-sucking gives children a sense of security, so try to get rid of the triggers for anxious feelings and give your child comfort.
  • Give your child positive encouragement and praise in stopping their habit. This works better than negative pressure.
  • See you dentist and have him explain to your child why thumb-sucking is so bad for their teeth.

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