Bruxism Treatments In Ealing, West London

Teeth Grinding Treatment Ealing
Teeth Grinding Treatment In Ealing

Bruxism is an oral hyper activity which can affect many people at some point in their lives. The two main characteristics of this condition are teeth grinding and Jaw clenching, which usually occur during a person’s sleeping hours.

Natural chewing function is a neuromuscular activity controlled by a subconscious process, but mainly controlled by the brain.

During sleep, the subconscious process may become active, while the higher control is inactive, something which may result in bruxism.

Some of the common symptoms include: headaches, earaches, eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic stress.


Why should I seek treatment for Bruxism?


Treatment Options

There are a variety of devices and treatments available through SSS clinic to help you treat bruxism:

  • Mouthguards: An acrylic mouthguard ( Michigan Splint) can be designed from teeth impressions to minimize the abrasive grinding action during normal sleep. Mouthguards must be worn on a long-term basis to help prevent tooth damage.Some other smaller  devices can also be provided to cover the front teeth. The idea behind this is to prevent grinding the rear molars by limiting the contraction of the temporalis muscle in the jaw.


  • Botox®: Can be injected into the muscles responsible for bruxing by disabling them enough to prevent grinding, but not enough to disrupt normal functions like speaking and chewing.


  • Cerezen: Cerezen is a unique, pioneering medical treatment that effectively treats TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders) and associated symptoms such as Jaw Pain, Jaw Clenching and Tension Headaches, and can be worn day and night. Clinically effective, safe to use, they are custom-made, discreet, hollow inserts, worn in the ears.

Once bruxing is under control, although there is no definitive cure for it, we can perform a variety of dental procedures to restore the pleasant aesthetic appearance to your smile such as composite full build ups, crown application, crown lengthening, gum grafts and many more.