Mouthguards: A Solution to Bruxism

Dec 10
10:25

2014

Dr. Peter DiChristofano

Dr. Peter DiChristofano

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Read more from our dentist in Norridge about how mouth guards can help with bruxism.

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Many people suffer from bruxism, Mouthguards: A Solution to Bruxism Articles or teeth grinding. It can occur in your sleep, so you wake up with a splitting headache and a sore jaw, with no control over stopping the problem. When you neglect the problem that your dentist has diagnosed, bruxism can take a serious toll on your teeth. Some of the effects of bruxism are worn tooth enamel, recessed gums, increased tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, earaches and headaches. This can also eventually lead to tooth loss. If you suffer from bruxism, your dentist recommends a mouth guard.

A mouth guard cushions your teeth throughout the night so that you are unable to grind or clench while you are wearing it. This will protect your mouth from the damage that can occur. If you suspect that you are suffering from bruxism, you should immediately schedule a visit with your dentist. Your dentist offers a variety of services and wants to help you keep your smile healthy.

When you visit your Norridge dentist, you can ask to be fitted for a mouth guard. You will receive a custom-fit mouth guard that will protect your teeth throughout the night. Your dentist can fit you for the mouth guard that day in order to immediately begin preventing your teeth grinding. A mouth guard is a very simple, gentle solution to a potentially very dangerous issue.

Everyone suffers from the daily stresses of life, and many people sleep with mouth guards at night in order to prevent damage. Life’s stressors do not have to affect your smile if you are proactive about finding a solution. It is incredibly important to take immediate if you feel that you might be suffering from bruxism. This will help to prevent emergency dental care in the future, allowing you to maintain your beautiful smile for the rest of your life.

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