Whom to consult in order to treat bruxism?

A Prosthodontist: A prosthodontist’s intensive training is rigorous; far beyond the standard norms of the general dental degree. Their expertise in restorative treatment and their day-to-day experience in practice touches every conceivable challenge in delivering smiles with high-level function, maximum comfort, and pristine esthetics. They are the experts of dental restoration, jaw function, bruxism, and tmj.

General Dentist: Generally, your dentist should be the first step in the treatment of bruxism or grinding. Get a few recommendations from friends to find someone in your area. Grinding may lead to any number of progressive dental ailments so its important to begin the process soon.

Multiple facets: Bruxism involves several areas of focus - first, a thorough occlusal (bite) exam should be done to discover what the actual bite relationship is, so treatment can be focused on correcting what is treatable. Then, a proper splint should be made to protect the teeth and supporting structures - it may need to be followed by equilibration (selective reshaping) or other appropriate treatment.