{"id":835378,"date":"2026-09-11T22:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=835378"},"modified":"2026-09-11T22:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:18:02","slug":"teeth-grinding-in-university-park-tx-highlights-signs-patients-may-miss-while-they-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/teeth-grinding-in-university-park-tx-highlights-signs-patients-may-miss-while-they-sleep_835378.html","title":{"rendered":"Teeth Grinding in University Park, TX Highlights Signs Patients May Miss While They Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/09\/1789145582.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Teeth Grinding in University Park, TX Highlights Signs Patients May Miss While They Sleep\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/09\/1789145582.jpg\" alt=\"Teeth Grinding in University Park, TX Highlights Signs Patients May Miss While They Sleep\" width=\"225\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Evans and Randall Dentistry, led by Dr. Drew Randall, DDS and Dr. Scott Evans, evaluate teeth grinding in University Park, TX by looking for tooth wear, dental damage, jaw tenderness, and other signs that may be present even when patients are unaware they grind their teeth.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dallas, TX, September 11, 2026. Teeth grinding in University Park, TX is an important dental concern because sleep bruxism can occur without a person realizing it. Some patients first become aware of the problem when a partner hears grinding at night, while others notice morning jaw soreness, headaches, sensitive teeth, or changes to their teeth. Dental examinations can provide additional clues by identifying patterns of wear and damage that may develop over time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bruxism refers to grinding, clenching, or gnashing the teeth and can occur while a person is awake or asleep. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reports that many cases are mild and may not require treatment. More severe bruxism, however, can contribute to damaged teeth, jaw pain or tiredness, and headaches. Because nighttime grinding can happen without the patient knowing it, NIDCR recommends knowing the signs and maintaining regular dental care.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Patients do not always come in saying they grind their teeth because many genuinely do not know,&rdquo; said Dr. Drew Randall, DDS of Evans and Randall Dentistry. &ldquo;Sometimes we start with what the patient is feeling in the morning and what we can see during the examination. Tooth wear, damaged restorations, jaw tenderness, and the patient&#8217;s symptoms can help us determine what needs a closer look.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Randall grew up in Irving, Texas and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Texas A&amp;M University System Baylor College of Dentistry. He completed advanced education in general dentistry at the VCU School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia before returning to North Texas. He founded Evans and Randall Dentistry in Dallas in 2009 and provides preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, emergency, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/yXTBc7Md5Ac\">TMJ-related dental care<\/a>. Dr. Randall&#8217;s Texas dental license number is 19682.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Signs that may warrant a closer evaluation for teeth grinding include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Flattened, chipped, cracked, or worn teeth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tooth pain or increased sensitivity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Jaw muscles that feel sore, tight, or tired<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Headaches or facial discomfort, particularly after waking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Grinding sounds noticed by a spouse or sleeping partner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Repeated grinding or clenching can place stress on teeth and existing restorations. When damage is already present, determining whether a<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/drdrewrandall.com\/is-a-chipped-cracked-or-broken-tooth-a-dental-emergency\/\"> cracked or damaged tooth<\/a> can be restored depends on the location and extent of that damage, along with the condition of the remaining tooth structure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jaw soreness and headaches can also occur in people who grind or clench their teeth, but those symptoms do not automatically mean a patient has a temporomandibular disorder. Because facial and jaw pain can have different causes, a careful evaluation is important when investigating<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/tmj-therapy-in-university-park-tx-draws-attention-as-more-patients-seek-conservative-relief-for-jaw-pain-and-headaches_816508.html\"> jaw pain and TMJ symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Treatment is not identical for every patient who grinds or clenches. According to NIDCR, approaches may include behavior changes, stress management, mouth guards, or dental treatment for teeth that have already been damaged. Recommendations vary according to the patient&#8217;s symptoms, examination findings, grinding patterns, dental condition, medical history, and other risk factors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Patients can learn more about<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/drdrewrandall.com\/tmj-therapy-university-park-tx\/\"> teeth grinding and dental care in University Park, TX<\/a> at Evans and Randall Dentistry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can you grind your teeth without knowing it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes. Sleep bruxism occurs while a person is asleep, so some people are unaware that they grind or clench. A sleeping partner may hear the grinding, or a dentist may identify signs such as tooth wear or damage during an examination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What are signs of teeth grinding at night?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Possible signs include worn or flattened teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, tooth sensitivity, jaw soreness or tightness, facial discomfort, and headaches. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can teeth grinding crack a tooth?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frequent or severe bruxism can contribute to dental damage. NIDCR lists cracked teeth and damage to teeth or restorations among the dental problems associated with more significant bruxism.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Does waking up with jaw pain mean I grind my teeth?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not necessarily. Bruxism can cause jaw muscle soreness or tiredness, but jaw and facial pain can have other causes. An examination can help determine what may be contributing to the symptoms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do all people who grind their teeth need a night guard?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No. NIDCR notes that many cases of bruxism are mild and may not require treatment. When treatment is appropriate, a mouth guard is one option that may be considered to help protect teeth from damage. Recommendations depend on the individual patient&#8217;s findings and symptoms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About Evans and Randall Dentistry<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Evans and Randall Dentistry is a general dental practice founded by Dr. Andrew Randall, DDS, in Dallas in 2009. The practice serves patients from University Park, Highland Park, and surrounding Dallas communities with preventive, restorative, cosmetic, implant, emergency, and TMJ-related dental care. Randall Dentistry&#8217;s mission is to help patients make informed decisions about their oral health through clear communication, individualized treatment planning, and a focus on long-term dental health. The practice is located at 6031 Sherry Ln, Dallas, TX 75225.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/drdrewrandall.com_194869.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Evans and Randall Dentistry<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Dr. Andrew Randall DDS<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=teeth-grinding-in-university-park-tx-highlights-signs-patients-may-miss-while-they-sleep\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>6031 Sherry Ln  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Dallas<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> TX<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/drdrewrandall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/drdrewrandall.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=teeth-grinding-in-university-park-tx-highlights-signs-patients-may-miss-while-they-sleep\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evans and Randall Dentistry, led by Dr. Drew Randall, DDS and Dr. Scott Evans, evaluate teeth grinding in University Park, TX by looking for tooth wear, dental damage, jaw tenderness, and other signs that may be present even when patients &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/teeth-grinding-in-university-park-tx-highlights-signs-patients-may-miss-while-they-sleep_835378.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[424,405,437,452,404],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-835378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Family-Parenting","category-Health-Medicine","category-Lifestyle","category-Living","category-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/835378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=835378"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/835378\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=835378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=835378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=835378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}