You are considered a good candidate for a dental mouth guard if you suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding. This is a condition that affects around 5 percent of adults and 15 percent of children. A night guard creates a barrier between the top and bottom teeth. If you clench your jaw while wearing the mouth guard, then you will grind the plastic night guard instead of your teeth.
Effects of Teeth Grinding
There are a number of complications that can result if you grind your teeth. You may find yourself waking up with a headache. Teeth grinding can also result in serious damage to your teeth. You can chip your teeth and loosen dental fillings. Disturbed sleep is another effect of teeth grinding. Not only can you disturb your own sleep, but you may also wake up your bed partner.
Why You Should Wear a Mouth Guard
You will have less pain and tension if you wear a night guard. The plastic night guards are lightweight and are designed to reduce the amount of stress that is placed on the jaw. This protects the teeth. A night guard can also prevent you from waking up with a headache. In fact, many people who wear night guards report that their morning headaches go away completely.
You can protect your teeth by wearing a night guard. You will not have to worry about wearing down your teeth while you sleep and you will be able to protect the quality of your smile.
The night guard helps your jaw muscles relax. Because you will have an easier time relaxing, you will be able to sleep better at night. Furthermore, you can save money by wearing a night guard. It can cost thousands of dollars to repair all of the damage that is done by teeth grinding. If you grind your teeth don't ignore it, contact us today to make an appointment to discuss fitting you with a night guard.