If you awaken to find your teeth clenched, or if a member of your family has told you that you grind your teeth during the night, this is a condition called bruxism. It can cause damage to your teeth and your jaw, and it can lead to other complications if left untreated. So, how exactly…
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How Do Night Guards Protect Teeth
If you have night bruxism, a night guard may be able to help reduce your symptoms. Bruxism is the grinding or clenching of teeth. A lot of people experience sleep bruxism, which refers to the unconscious clenching or grinding of teeth while sleeping. Causes of Bruxism There is no single cause of bruxism but rather…
5 Benefits to Sleeping With a Night Guard
Around 10% of adults and 15% of kids in America experience bruxism. It happens when people grind or clench their teeth while they are asleep. Since this occurs involuntarily, it is rather hard to stop – but it can be controlled using a night guard. A night guard is a thin and transparent device that…
Why Your Dentist Might Recommend a Night Guard
Did you know that grinding your teeth while sleeping can cause significant jaw pain, tension headaches, and even broken or cracked teeth? A condition known as bruxism, this nighttime grinding movement of the teeth can often go unnoticed and untreated for some time. When someone grinds their teeth, it wears down the teeth, can destroy…