Bruxism Treatment in Houston, TX

Understanding Bruxism

Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, often occurring during sleep or times of stress. While occasional grinding may not cause concern, chronic bruxism can lead to serious dental and muscular complications, including:

• Worn or cracked teeth
• Flattened biting surfaces
• Jaw stiffness or soreness
• Headaches and facial pain
• Tooth sensitivity
• Gum recession and mobility
• TMJ dysfunction

Many people don’t even realize they grind their teeth until symptoms appear or a partner hears them at night. That’s why diagnosis and early intervention are key.

How We Diagnose and Treat Bruxism

Our approach begins with a thorough evaluation of your bite, jaw alignment, and muscle function. Using tools like 3D cone beam imaging, digital impressions, and intraoral scans, we assess how bruxism may be impacting your oral structures.

Custom Nightguards

One of the most effective treatments for nighttime grinding is a custom occlusal guard. Designed from precision digital impressions, these mouthguards fit comfortably over your teeth to prevent wear, reduce muscle tension, and protect your jaw joints.

Bite Therapy and Occlusal Adjustments

In some cases, subtle bite misalignments may be contributing to grinding. We can perform selective reshaping or adjust restorations to create better harmony in your bite.

Stress Reduction and Behavioral Guidance

Stress and anxiety are common triggers for bruxism. As part of your care, we offer coaching on lifestyle changes and habits that can reduce clenching, such as mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and posture improvements.

Innovation Spotlight: BTL EMface Exion for Bruxism

Kaviani Modern Dentistry is proud to be the only dental practice in the United States using BTL EMface Exion technology to treat bruxism and TMJ-related muscle tension. This groundbreaking system uses radiofrequency energy and electromagnetic stimulation to:

• Relax overactive facial and jaw muscles
• Improve circulation to the affected tissues
• Reduce muscle spasms and involuntary clenching
• Provide pain-free, non-invasive relief with no downtime

For patients who struggle with persistent grinding—even with mouthguards—this technology offers a breakthrough solution unavailable anywhere else in the country.

Why Patients Choose Kaviani Modern Dentistry for Bruxism Relief

Dr. Kevin Kaviani and Dr. Afshan Kaviani have decades of experience diagnosing and treating bruxism using a combination of digital dentistry and whole-health techniques. Their training in airway and neuromuscular dentistry ensures a comprehensive understanding of how clenching affects the entire head, neck, and sleep system.

Our fully digital Houston office is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and therapy tools to deliver results that are not only effective, but lasting.