Bruxism is harmful to your teeth
Teeth grinding can cause long-term damage to teeth, from moderate
to severe. Constant grinding wears down the surface of the tooth,
exposing the soft dentin beneath the enamel. Some of the damage
that can occur includes:
- Chipped teeth
- Tooth flattening and tooth wear
- Cracked tooth enamel
- Cracked, loose or broken fillings
- Tooth loss
- Gum recession
- Root canal
- Tooth collapse