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Condition Dentistry
Teeth Grinding
Grinding or clenching the teeth – known as ‘bruxism’ – happens for many reasons. It commonly occurs when people feel stressed or when they’re asleep. The habit is associated with disorders like sleep apnoea and can also be a result of crooked teeth or an abnormal bite (where the teeth or jaws are misaligned). Some patients grind their teeth under the influence of stimulants like alcohol, nicotine or recreational drugs, while others experience the condition as a side effect of particular medications.
Untreated teeth grinding can have serious consequences. Teeth may be broken or become sensitive and prematurely worn, sleep can be disturbed and pain can be felt in the head, neck, face and shoulders. An excessively clenched jaw sometimes leads to temporomandibular disorder (TMD), where the jaw clicks, locks or is difficult to open.
Tackling the root cause of teeth grinding is often the best way to alleviate it. That could mean changing your lifestyle choices, seeking professional help to manage sleep disorders or finding mechanisms for coping with stress. Problems like misaligned bites and crooked teeth can be diagnosed by our dentists and treated to improve the way your teeth fit together.
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If you habitually grind your teeth or clench your jaw, regular dental check-ups are vital to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. At Face Teeth Smile, we can make you a bespoke mouth guard to wear at night, which reduces pressure on your teeth and jaw, preventing long-term damage to your teeth. Teeth that have been damaged by grinding can be rebuilt using techniques such as composite bonding or porcelain veneers. Visit us for a consultation to discuss the most effective technique for you.
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Anti Wrinkle Injections
to smooth fine lines and wrinkles such as frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines
Composite Bonding
Composite bonding is a transformational treatment used to improve the size, shape and colour of the teeth.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are very thin and strong pieces of ceramic, which are permanently bonded onto the front surface of the teeth.
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns and bridges are permanent solutions for damaged, weak or missing teeth.
If you feel you’d benefit from any of these treatments, book a consultation to discuss the results you could experience, and which approach would be best for you.
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Our Treatments
From stabilising oral health and cosmetic treatments to non-surgical injectables and skin rejuvenation, our Chalfont St Peter Dental clinic offers advanced procedures that can be carried out individually or combined in bespoke makeover packages.
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+44 (0) 20 8090 9975
Email us
info@faceteethsmile.com
Where to find us
Face Teeth Smile Dental Clinic
3 Market Place
Chalfont St Peter
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9EA
TRAVEL & PARKING DETAILS
By car
By train
Gerrards Cross Station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride away from the clinic. There are fast train options into Central London. Gerrards Cross to London Marylebone train takes 20 minutes.
Chalfont & Latimer Station is a 10 minute taxi ride away and the closest underground station (Metropolitan Line) to the clinic.
Our team will be happy to arrange a taxi for you from the station.
TRAVEL & PARKING DETAILS
By car
ON-STREET PARKING
Recommended for short appointments (under 1 hour):
Address: Market Place, Chalfont St Peter, Postcode SL9 9EA
CO-OP CAR PARK
Recommended for short appointments (under 1 hour):
Address: 13 High St, Chalfont St Peter, Postcode: SL9 9QE
CHURCH LANE CAR PARK
Recommended for longer appointments (over 1 hour):
Address: Church Lane, Chalfont St Peter Postcode: SL9 9RS
By train
Gerrards Cross Station is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride away from the clinic. There are fast train options into Central London. Gerrards Cross to London Marylebone train takes 20 minutes.
Chalfont & Latimer Station is a 10 minute taxi ride away and the closest underground station (Metropolitan Line) to the clinic.
Our team will be happy to arrange a taxi for you from the station.