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Bruxism · clenching, at a glance

What is this treatment?
Teeth can wear down and burden the temporomandibular joint and muscles without you knowing. Check not only night grinding but daytime teeth clenching habits.
What concerns are addressed?
Morning jaw stiffness; teeth are sensitive
What precautions are there?
After treatment there can be sensitivity, pain, bleeding, gum changes, or need for retreatment. Risks and recovery for each treatment method are individually explained during the consultation.

Related clinician: Director Kang Do-wook · Periodontics · Integrated Dental Medicine specialist

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Preparing for your consultation

A few things to consider before booking.

Tell us during your consultation

  • The affected area, symptoms and when the discomfort began
  • Previous treatment and your main questions now
  • Dates you are available to visit

Helpful items to prepare

  • A list of your medications
  • Previous treatment records or images, if available

Questions to ask

  • Which assessments and treatment choices are relevant to my condition?
  • How can I learn about precautions, costs and appointment schedules for each option?
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The Good Morning Dental Clinic 02-969-3776

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01 / YOUR CONCERNS

Do you have these concerns?

Morning jaw stiffness
Teeth are sensitive
Molars have flattened
Prostheses frequently break
Family hears grinding sounds
02 / UNDERSTAND YOUR CARE

What is bruxism and clenching?

Teeth can wear down and burden the temporomandibular joint and muscles without you knowing. Check not only night grinding but daytime teeth clenching habits.

Tooth wear, sensitivity, prosthesis fracture

Worn tooth surfaces cause sensitivity; repeated strong forces can damage crowns, laminates, and implant prostheses. Morning jaw stiffness and reported grinding sounds help diagnosis.

Night guards are protective devices

If needed, we make individualized devices to distribute forces and reduce damage. A device does not necessarily eliminate bruxism itself. Wear and occlusion are checked regularly.

We also look at awake habits

Check whether you habitually hold teeth together during the day and relax jaw force. We consider stress, caffeine, sleep quality, and if snoring or sleep apnea is suspected, we may recommend related evaluation.

Limits and precautions to know

After treatment there can be sensitivity, pain, bleeding, gum changes, or need for retreatment. Risks and recovery for each treatment method are individually explained during the consultation.

03 / THE GOOD MORNING WAY

How The Good Morning provides care

  1. Night guards are fabricated and adjusted in the in-house lab.
  2. Consider bruxism when planning implants or prostheses.
  3. Manage TMJ symptoms and lifestyle together.
04 / STEP BY STEP

From diagnosis to aftercare: the treatment course.

  1. 01Assess wear degree, pain, and habits
  2. 02Make required protective device
  3. 03Instruct wear and occlusion adjustment
  4. 04Lifestyle habit management and follow-up

Actual sequence and number of visits are adjusted according to test results and recovery.

Consultation tailored to your condition
05 / YOUR QUESTIONS · 4 QUESTIONS

Questions you might have before care.

01How can I tell if I grind my teeth?
Most people do not know themselves. Morning jaw stiffness, sensitivity of molars, or flattened chewing surfaces suggest it. Family members often notice and tell patients about nighttime noise.
02Is clenching as problematic as grinding?
Even without noise, repetitive strong forces can cause tooth wear and jaw muscle pain. Daytime unconscious clenching habits should also be examined.
03Does grinding make my teeth sensitive?
It can. If enamel is worn and inner dentin is exposed, cold sensitivity can occur. Cervical (neck) defects of teeth are also common.
04If I grind my teeth, do prostheses break often?
It is one cause of breakage or loss. Crowns, laminates, and implant prostheses can all be affected, so grinding is considered when planning treatment.

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This information is for general understanding and does not replace clinician diagnosis. Treatment methods, durations, effects, and side effects vary by individual and require sufficient consultation before care.