Snoring, teeth grinding, clenching, and mouth breathing may seem normal or easy to explain as allergies or stress, but Dr. Stamm of Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep explains why these symptoms can deserve a closer look. At the Westminster, CO practice, the focus is on a thorough evaluation that considers the bigger picture and looks for what may actually be contributing to a patient’s concerns.
Snoring, Teeth Grinding, Clenching, and Mouth Breathing: Signs That May Need a Closer Evaluation
Snoring, Teeth Grinding, Clenching, and Mouth Breathing: Signs That May Need a Closer Evaluation
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Symptoms You May Think Are Normal
- Something I wish patients knew before they walked in the door is that some things they consider normal actually aren’t normal and could be something much bigger than what they think.
- For example, snoring, clenching, grinding, or just mouth breathing.
Looking Beyond Allergies and Stress
- Sometimes people think, “Oh, I have allergies. Oh, I have stress,” but that’s actually not the underlying cause.
- We look at the big picture here. Let’s look under the hood, so to speak, and see what’s truly going on.
A Thorough Evaluation
- That rattle could definitely be something else.
- We take pride in being very thorough with our evaluation to see what’s going on under the hood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are snoring, teeth grinding, clenching, and mouth breathing normal?
Not necessarily. Dr. Stamm explains that symptoms such as snoring, clenching, grinding, and mouth breathing may seem normal to patients but could point to something bigger. Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep evaluates the broader picture to better understand what may be contributing to these concerns.
Can snoring or mouth breathing be caused by something other than allergies?
Yes. Patients may assume that snoring or mouth breathing is related to allergies, but Dr. Stamm explains that allergies may not always be the underlying cause. A thorough evaluation can look beyond the initial assumption and help identify what may actually be contributing to the symptoms.
Is stress always the reason for teeth clenching or grinding?
No. While patients may associate clenching and grinding with stress, Dr. Stamm notes that stress may not always be the underlying cause. At Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep, the goal is to look at the bigger picture and thoroughly evaluate what may be happening.
Why is a thorough evaluation important for snoring, clenching, grinding, or mouth breathing?
A thorough evaluation helps look beyond symptoms and common assumptions about their causes. Dr. Stamm describes this as looking “under the hood” to see what is truly going on. Elevate Airway TMJ Sleep takes this broader approach when evaluating concerns such as snoring, clenching, grinding, and mouth breathing.
