MOUTH GUARDS

Have you been told that you grind your teeth while you sleep at night? Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, affects 50% of adults and 15% of children. The habit can go unnoticed as it may only affect you at night. If left untreated, your teeth can be extensively damaged and require costly reconstruction.

Your teeth shouldn’t touch apart except during meal times. Your jaws need to be relaxed during sleep. Even minor forms of contact can damage teeth and restorations like crowns, veneers and fillings. You may experience jaw pain and headaches from your exhausted muscles that are used to clenching.

There is no single cause of grinding or clenching. Instead, a combination of factors seems to cause it, such as stress, certain personality types, misaligned bites, and even genetics.
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A bite splint is a removable mouthpiece covering the teeth worn during sleep. A splint is comfortable and smaller than regular full arch splints while offering a high level of protection. It’s easy to wear, nearly invisible and can prevent or reduce your discomfort.