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Preventive & Restorative Care

Teeth Grinding Is Quietly Destroying Your Smile.
Let's Stop It for Good.

Most people who grind their teeth don't even know they do it. But the damage is very real: worn enamel, cracked teeth, jaw pain, and sleepless nights. Dr. Prachi identifies the cause and protects your smile before it gets worse.

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S2 · What Is – Teeth Grinding · Calista
Understanding Teeth Grinding

What Is Teeth Grinding
and Why Does It Happen?

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is the involuntary clenching and grinding of teeth, most often during sleep. It wears down your enamel, strains your jaw muscles, and causes headaches that most people never connect to their teeth. Left untreated, it leads to cracked teeth, jaw disorders, and permanent enamel loss.

Most grinding happens at night while you sleep, often without you knowing
Stress and anxiety are the most common triggers, along with misaligned bite
Morning headaches, jaw soreness and tooth sensitivity are early warning signs
A custom night guard from Calista protects your teeth and relieves jaw pressure
The Calista Approach
We don't just treat the symptoms. We identify why you grind and create a long-term plan to protect your teeth for life.
1 in 3
Adults Grind Their Teeth

Bruxism is far more common than most people realise, and the majority of sufferers are completely unaware of it.

250 lbs
of Force Per Square Inch

The pressure generated during grinding can be up to 10 times greater than normal chewing, wearing down enamel rapidly.

1 Visit
to Get a Custom Night Guard

A precisely fitted night guard from Calista can be designed and delivered in a single appointment using digital impressions.

S3 · How It Works – Teeth Grinding · Calista
The Process

How We Treat It

From your first visit to your final fitting, here is exactly how we stop grinding from damaging your teeth for good.

1
Diagnosis

Dr. Prachi examines your teeth for wear patterns, jaw tension and bite alignment to confirm bruxism and understand how severe the grinding has been.

2
Custom Impressions

Precise digital impressions of your teeth and bite are taken to craft a night guard that fits your mouth exactly.

3
Night Guard Fitting

Your custom-made occlusal guard is fitted and adjusted for perfect comfort. It creates a protective barrier between your teeth, absorbing grinding forces while you sleep.

4
Ongoing Protection

We repair any existing damage, monitor your jaw health and fine-tune your guard over time so your teeth stay protected and your bite stays balanced long term.

Benefits of Teeth Grinding Treatment · Calista Dental
Teeth Grinding

Benefits of Teeth Grinding Treatment

Bruxism does its damage quietly, often while you sleep. Left untreated, it wears down enamel, strains jaw joints, and leads to cracked teeth over time. Treatment stops the damage early and removes the daily discomfort that comes with it.

Stops enamel erosion
A custom night guard absorbs grinding force before it reaches your teeth, halting wear that cannot be reversed.
Relieves jaw pain and headaches
Most patients notice a reduction in morning jaw soreness and tension headaches within the first few weeks of wearing a guard.
Improves sleep quality
Reducing muscle overactivity at night leads to deeper, less disrupted sleep for both you and your partner.
Protects existing restorations
Crowns, veneers, and fillings are vulnerable to grinding forces. A guard extends the life of every restoration you already have.
Reduces TMJ strain
Consistent grinding overloads the jaw joint. Treatment relieves that pressure before it develops into a chronic TMJ disorder.
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S · Who Is It For – Teeth Grinding · Calista
Teeth Grinding Treatment

Who Is This Treatment Right For?

Bruxism is more common than most people realise, and many patients have it for years without knowing. If any of these signs sound familiar, Dr. Prachi Shah can assess your bite and stop the damage before it becomes irreversible.

01

Stress and Anxiety Sufferers

High mental load is the most common trigger for bruxism. Many patients clench and grind at night without realising their stress is quietly wearing down their teeth.

02

Morning Jaw Pain or Headaches

Waking up with a sore jaw, tight temples, or dull headaches is a classic sign of nighttime clenching. These symptoms are frequently dismissed as regular tension headaches.

03

Visibly Worn or Chipped Teeth

Flat tooth edges, micro-cracks, or increased sensitivity point to enamel erosion from grinding. Treating bruxism at this stage prevents far more costly restorative work later.

04

Sleep Disorder Patients

Bruxism is closely linked to sleep apnea and disrupted sleep cycles. Patients already diagnosed with a sleep disorder should have their teeth checked for grinding damage.

05

Children and Teenagers

Bruxism is common in younger patients during active teeth development. Early intervention with a custom night guard or bite assessment prevents long-term structural damage.

06

Patients with a Misaligned Bite

An uneven bite puts asymmetric pressure on teeth and jaw joints. The mouth instinctively tries to find a comfortable resting position, which often leads to grinding over time.

Not sure if you grind in your sleep? Dr. Prachi Shah can identify the signs in a single consultation, even before you notice symptoms yourself.

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S5 · Why Calista – Teeth Grinding · Calista
The Calista Difference

Why Choose Calista
for Teeth Grinding?

Most clinics hand you a stock night guard and send you home. At Calista, we treat teeth grinding as the full-mouth condition it is diagnosing what is driving it, repairing what it has already damaged, and protecting what remains.

Precision Protection
Custom Night Guards, Not Generic Ones

We take a precise digital impression of your bite so your guard fits exactly. Off-the-shelf guards from a pharmacy can actually worsen grinding patterns over time.

Root Cause First
We Find Out Why You're Grinding

Bruxism is triggered by bite misalignment, stress, or airway issues, not just habit. Dr. Prachi identifies the underlying cause so treatment addresses the source, not just the symptom.

Damage Control
Full Assessment of Existing Wear

Chronic grinding wears down enamel, cracks teeth, and strains jaw joints quietly over years. We map the existing damage across your entire bite and recommend targeted restorations where needed before small cracks become fractures.

Long-Term Care
Monitoring That Keeps You Protected

Grinding habits shift over time and guards wear down with use. We schedule regular check-ins to assess your guard's fit, track changes in enamel wear, and update your treatment plan so protection never lapses.

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S7 · FAQs – Teeth Grinding · Calista
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is teeth grinding, and is it serious?
Teeth grinding, clinically called bruxism, is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth, most often during sleep. Left untreated, it can wear down enamel, crack teeth, cause persistent jaw pain, morning headaches, and accelerate gum recession. It is a genuine dental condition, not a habit you can simply will away, and it does need professional management.
How do I know if I grind my teeth at night?
Most people are unaware they grind because it happens during sleep. Common signs include waking up with a dull jaw ache or headache, teeth that look flattened or chipped, increased tooth sensitivity, and a partner noticing the grinding sound. At Calista, Dr. Prachi can identify the tell-tale wear patterns during a routine examination, even before you notice any symptoms.
What causes teeth grinding?
The most common triggers are stress, anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns. Other contributing factors include caffeine and alcohol consumption, certain antidepressant medications, misaligned bite, and in some cases, sleep apnea. Because the root cause varies from person to person, Dr. Prachi assesses each case individually before recommending a treatment approach.
What treatment options are available at Calista?
The primary treatment is a custom night guard, a precisely fitted splint that creates a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth while you sleep. For cases involving significant jaw muscle tension, Botox injections into the masseter muscle offer targeted relief by reducing the force of grinding. If grinding has already damaged teeth, Dr. Prachi can also restore affected surfaces with crowns or bonding as part of the same treatment plan.
Is a custom night guard better than an over-the-counter one?
Significantly. Over-the-counter guards are made to a generic size and often sit poorly, which can actually increase jaw muscle activity rather than reduce it. A Calista custom night guard is fabricated from a precise impression of your teeth, ensuring an exact fit, proper bite alignment, and long-term durability. Most patients find they are far more comfortable to sleep in and notice results within the first few weeks.
Will the night guard stop me from grinding altogether?
A night guard protects your teeth from the damage caused by grinding, but it does not eliminate the grinding reflex itself. Addressing the underlying cause, whether that is stress, bite misalignment, or sleep quality, is what produces long-term reduction. Dr. Prachi will discuss lifestyle adjustments alongside the appliance so you are treating both the symptom and the source.
How many visits does treatment take?
For a custom night guard, you typically need two visits: one for the examination and impressions, and a second to fit and adjust the finished appliance. The whole process is usually complete within 1 to 2 weeks. If tooth restoration or Botox treatment is involved, Dr. Prachi will map out a clear timeline during your first consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
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Your Enamel Wears Down
Every Night You Leave It Untreated

Teeth grinding chips enamel, cracks restorations, and strains your jaw joint over time. Dr. Prachi designs custom night guards fitted precisely to your bite, so you wake up without the headaches, jaw tension, or sensitivity.

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