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Many dental problems start small but grow quickly if ignored. At Dr. Manal Awad Clinic, we believe it is always better to be safe than sorry. You should book an appointment to see our dentist in Amman as soon as possible if:
Persistent Pain: You have a toothache that has lasted longer than 1 or 2 days without relief.
Severe Discomfort: Your pain is sharp, throbbing, or starting to become unbearable, keeping you awake at night.
Signs of Infection: You have a fever, a bad earache, or sharp pain when you try to open your mouth wide.
Physical Damage: You have chipped, broken, or loose teeth following an accident or injury.
Jaw Stress: You are concerned about teeth clenching or grinding (Bruxism) causing you morning headaches.
Emergency Care: Contact us immediately if you are in pain and require emergency dental care. We prioritize urgent appointments to provide prompt assistance and get you smiling again fast.
Teeth grinding (Bruxism) is a “silent” habit. Because it mostly happens while you sleep, you might not even realize you are doing it until a partner hears the loud noise or your dentist spots the damage. At Dr. Manal Awad Clinic in Amman, we often diagnose this condition during routine exams when we see flattened tooth surfaces. If you wake up with a sore face or tired jaw, your body is trying to tell you something.
Common warning signs include:
Teeth grinding (Bruxism) rarely has a single cause. It is often a combination of physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors. At Dr. Manal Awad Clinic in Amman, we help patients identify the root cause, whether it is stress from a busy job or a physical issue with their jaw alignment. Understanding why you grind is the first step to stopping the damage.
Common triggers include:
Stress and Anxiety: This is the #1 cause. High levels of frustration, anger, or tension during the day often manifest as aggressive jaw clenching while you sleep.
Abnormal Bite (Malocclusion): If your teeth do not fit together perfectly due to crooked teeth or missing teeth, your jaw muscles work overtime trying to find a comfortable position.
Sleep Disorders: Conditions like Sleep Apnea (where breathing stops repeatedly) are strongly linked to nighttime grinding.
Lifestyle Habits: Consuming too much caffeine (coffee/soda) or tobacco can increase muscle tension and trigger grinding episodes.
When you visit Dr. Manal Awad Clinic to treat teeth grinding, efficiency is key. To find the right solution, we look at more than just your teeth; we examine your jaw, neck, and lifestyle. Dr. Manal will perform a comprehensive TMJ assessment to check for clicking joints, tight muscles, and wear patterns on your enamel. Depending on the severity, we may also take a digital X-ray to check the health of your jawbone.
To help us diagnose the root cause faster, please be ready to answer:
Are you under stress? High anxiety is the #1 trigger for clenching at night.
How is your sleep? Do you wake up with morning headaches or feel tired during the day?
Where is the pain? Is it in your ear, your temples, or the jaw joint itself?
What is your diet like? frequent caffeine can increase muscle tension.
Do you take medications? Some medicines can cause grinding as a side effect.