Night Guards
Tooth grinding (or bruxism) can be caused by stress or by sleep disorders or by teeth that don’t come together properly due to missing or crooked teeth. If you grind your teeth, your jaw or muscles may feel sore and you may experience a dull headache. Severe bruxism can loosen your teeth and can cause tooth pain and fractures. There are several treatments for bruxing (tooth grinding). Sometimes a simple occlusal adjustment so the teeth meet more evenly can alleviate the symptoms. Sometimes if the wear is extensive, restorative work is indicated. If stress is a contributing factor then we will discuss relaxation methods, including physical therapy, muscle relaxants and exercise to reduce tension. Occlusal night guards are recommended to protect the teeth and prevent further destruction.
Occlusal guards are individually designed and made by our professional laboratory based on my instructions. First, I will take an impression of your teeth and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material. The occlusal guard is a piece of plastic that fits over the teeth to protect them and prevent bruxing. The occlusal guard is also used to alleviate the symptoms of (TMJ), temporomandibular joint dysfunction. An athletic guard is used by athletes when they are playing contact sports and it helps protect the teeth from damage.
Occlusal guards are individually designed and made by our professional laboratory based on my instructions. First, I will take an impression of your teeth and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material. The occlusal guard is a piece of plastic that fits over the teeth to protect them and prevent bruxing. The occlusal guard is also used to alleviate the symptoms of (TMJ), temporomandibular joint dysfunction. An athletic guard is used by athletes when they are playing contact sports and it helps protect the teeth from damage.
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