09/28/2026
Bruxism, teeth grinding, is more common than most people realize. And it's one of the first things we assess when planning an implant case.
Here's why it matters.
Grinding puts significant force on your teeth β far beyond what normal chewing produces. For natural teeth, that force is distributed through the tooth, the root, and the surrounding ligament. For implants, that force goes directly into the bone.
Untreated bruxism can put stress on the implant-bone connection over time, which is why we take it seriously before, during, and after treatment.
The good news: bruxism doesn't disqualify you from implants. It just means we plan for it.
For patients who grind, we typically recommend:
β A custom night guard to protect the implant and crown while you sleep
β Careful crown material selection to handle higher bite forces
β More frequent follow-up appointments in the first year to monitor the implant
This is exactly the kind of detail that separates a well-planned implant case from one that runs into problems down the road. Nearly 20 years of surgical experience means we've seen what happens when this is overlooked β and we make sure it isn't.
If you grind your teeth and have been told you're not a candidate for implants, we'd encourage you to get a second opinion.
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