– Teeth Grinding – Bruxism in Calgary SW

Most people who grind their teeth do it while they sleep – unaware of the force they’re generating night after night. Over time, bruxism wears down enamel, cracks teeth, strains the jaw joint, and causes persistent pain. At Westside Dental, we address grinding at every level – protecting the teeth with a custom guard, relaxing the masseter with therapeutic Botox, and treating the underlying jaw dysfunction with EMVITAL and EMFACE.

Signs you may be grinding your teeth:

• Waking up with jaw soreness or headaches
• Teeth that look flatter or shorter than they used to
• Sensitive teeth without obvious cause
• Chipped or cracked fillings or teeth
• A partner who hears you grinding at night
• Cheek tissue that feels rough or bitten inside

How we treat it: A custom-fitted night guard is often the first step – precision-fabricated from a digital scan of your teeth, it distributes bite force evenly and protects the tooth surfaces. For patients whose grinding is driven by an overactive masseter, therapeutic Botox temporarily relaxes the muscle – reducing force dramatically. EMVITAL laser therapy addresses the inflammation and pain in the jaw joint. EMFACE rehabilitates the jaw muscles over a course of sessions.