Simply Smiles Dentistry, Glen Carbon – Briana Oller, DMD
Gentle Dental Care for Your Entire Family
Bruxism is the condition in which you clench, gnash, or grind your teeth. If you have this condition, you may sometimes clench your teeth throughout the day, or you may grind your teeth in your sleep. Sleep bruxism is said to be a sleep-related movement disorder. People who clench or grind their teeth while they are sleeping are more apt… Read More
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is like a hinge that slides, connecting your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause mild to severe pain in the muscles that control the movement of the jaw. Sometimes the exact cause of a TMJ disorder is hard to diagnose. Your jaw pain may be due to a combination of factors, like an injury… Read More
