The Bible refers to atlanta tooth grinding as gnashing your teeth. Over many years this will flatten your teeth. Flattening can often first be seen as the cuspid, or vampire, teeth flatten. It is can be seen when a patient smiles.

          Some patients make a great deal of noise while grinding their teeth and their spouses may complain of not being able to get to sleep. One of the first signs of atlanta tooth grinding is teeth that become sensitive to hot and cold. This occurs because of the flexing of the teeth that happens when they are ground from side to side. Teeth were not designed to flex so they begin to melt at the areas of bending right above the gums. This area can become very sensitive. Over time notches can develop in the roots of these teeth.

          Many patients with atlanta tooth grinding develop large bone bumps as the body attempts to strengthen the bone supporting the grinding teeth. Patients with atlanta tooth grinding often have temporal headaches due to the overworked chewing muscles. Sometimes they complain of dreams of losing their teeth. This is probably due to the brain incorporating the grinding pressures on the teeth while the patient sleeps into the dream that the patient is experiencing.

          Tooth grinding often becomes worse when a patient is emotionally or physically stressed. The primary treatment for atlanta tooth grinding is aimed at protecting the teeth. We recommend a soft guard to cover the lower teeth along with a six week program to reduce muscle irritation.

      If you are having atlanta tooth grinding problems and would like to consult with a dentist, please call and make an appointment at 404-874-7428.