Dental implants are the preferred restoration treatment by many doctors because of their ability to restore full function and esthetics to a person’s smile. However, dental implants aren’t suitable for everyone. Once you’ve made the decision to get prosthetic teeth, the next step is to find out if you’re a good candidate for dental implants.
Do you sometimes wake up with a tension headache or soreness in your jaw or face? Do you have tooth sensitivity and worn enamel on your teeth? Has your sleep partner complained about the grinding noises you make at night? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, you may have sleep bruxism, a condition in which you subconsciously grind or clench your teeth at night.
