Endodontist - Chapel Hill
Alessandra L.S. Ritter, DDS, MS
501 Eastowne Drive
Suite 155
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-403-5000 (phone)
919-403-5001 (fax)
Ritter Endodontics strives to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating root canals and associated conditions. However, you can use our website's dental library to learn more about not only endodontics but also many other dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
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Also known as "bruxism", Grinding or clenching your teeth and the resulting excessive wear of the enamel can lead to a host of dental problems.
In many cases, teeth grinding occurs unintentionally during sleep. Teeth grinders, or bruxers, often also bite their fingernails, pencils and chew the inside of their cheeks.
About one in three people suffer from bruxism, which can easily be treated.
Teeth grinding over time can lead to hypersensitive teeth. Bruxers experience jaw pain, tense muscles and headaches, along with excessive wear on their teeth. Forceful biting when not eating may also cause the jaw to move out of proper balance.
Signs of bruxism Some of the signs of bruxism include: