Sloan Dental

TOMS RIVER 1314 Hooper Ave., Suite 2 732-286-7600 www.sloandental.com Chances are that if your room- or bed-mate has not made you aware of the fact that you grind your teeth at night, you probably do not know that you are doing it. As disruptive as the noise of tooth grinding may be for your sleeping partner, it is potentially very injurious to your teeth. Your dentist can readily identify the evidence of grinding your teeth. Bruxism, as tooth-grinding is technically known, not only wears down the biting surfaces of molars, in particular, it can lead to tooth erosion at the gumline. The good news is that this preventable form of premature wear can be halted with the use of a custom night guard. Do you suffer from painful jaws or experience headaches in the morning? Have your teeth become more sensitive to cold, touch, or other stimuli? If so you may be one of the millions of people who unknowingly suffer from bruxism (tooth grinding). We at SLOAN DENTAL welcome you to an unparalleled level of service in your search for superior dental health. We hope you will come to share our philosophy that regular dental care is a wise and sound investment in your total health. Call us to schedule a dental appointment. We work with most insurance plans. THE NIGHTLY GRIND P.S. Bruxism, which is often caused by stress, can lead to temporomandibular-joint (TMJ) disorder and headaches if left unchecked. <WEBSITE>www.sloandental.com</WEBSITE>