If you often wake up with jaw tension, headaches, or worn teeth, you might be grinding or clenching your teeth — a condition known as bruxism.At Huntington Family Dental, we take a personalized approach to help you relax your jaw, protect your teeth, and finally enjoy pain-free mornings.
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of your teeth — often during sleep, but sometimes throughout the day without you even realizing it.
It’s more common than you think, and while it may start quietly, over time it can lead to serious discomfort, headaches, worn teeth, and even cracked restorations.
The good news? With the right treatment plan, you can protect your smile, ease jaw tension, and restore comfort — often without invasive procedures.
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How We Treat Bruxism
At Huntington Family Dental, we go beyond symptom relief — we identify the root cause of your grinding and create a plan that truly works for your lifestyle.
Using advanced diagnostics, we evaluate your bite, jaw movement, and muscle tension to understand what’s triggering your grinding.
We create a comfortable, custom-fit night guard that protects your teeth and joints while you sleep — designed to stay secure and feel natural.
For patients with chronic jaw tension, we may recommend gentle bite adjustments or therapeutic Botox to relax overactive muscles.
Bruxism can evolve over time — that’s why we track your progress, comfort, and dental health at every visit to ensure lasting relief.
If you’ve ever left a cleaning feeling sore or anxious, this is where that changes.
Our cleanings are designed to be as relaxing as they are effective — helping you care for your health without the stress.
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Target jaw soreness, headaches, and muscle tension for a better quality of life.
Prevent enamel wear, tooth sensitivity, and gum recession.
Treatment plans are tailored to your specific triggers—stress, alignment, sleep disorders, and more.
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Reduce grinding during sleep, improving rest and wellness.
Early intervention avoids TMJ disorders, tooth damage, and chronic facial pain.
At Huntington Family Dental, we are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal bucal health and wellness through our comprehensive range of services.
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Ryan had been waking up with jaw soreness and dull headaches every morning for months. After an evaluation, Dr. Dina identified sleep bruxism as the cause.
We fitted Ryan with a custom night guard and introduced gentle Botox therapy to relax his jaw muscles.
Within weeks, his headaches disappeared, and he finally started sleeping through the night again.
Our recommendation
Holistic Approach
Use a custom-fitted night guard (available at our clinic), paired with a soft-bristle electric toothbrush such as Oral-B Pro or Philips Sonicare, and Sensodyne Pronamel Toothpaste for gentle cleaning. Consider a relaxation app for stress management—reducing jaw tension and nighttime grinding.
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Causes include stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, misaligned teeth, certain medications, and genetics.
While there is no absolute cure, symptoms can be managed and minimized through therapy, appliances, and lifestyle changes.
Common signs include jaw pain, headaches, chipped teeth, and tooth sensitivity. Diagnosis is made via examination and symptom assessment.
Yes, severe, untreated bruxism can lead to chronic jaw pain, tooth damage, gum recession, and TMJ disorders.
Custom night guards are highly effective at protecting teeth and reducing symptoms during sleep.
Book your bruxism evaluation at Huntington Family Dental—experience gentle, expert care designed to help you feel and function your best.

Open Time
Monday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
+1 (587) 316-2994
info@huntingtonfamilydental.ca
570 64 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2K 6C4