Night Guards Help Prevent Teeth Grinding / teeth clenching / Bruxism Do you grind your teeth at night? Many people are unaware of the condition called bruxism, in which they grind their teeth in their sleep. Sometimes people notice it from waking up with jaw pain, but usually, it’s not until their dentist sees worn tooth enamel and other symptoms during a dental cleaning. In some cases, teeth grinding could also be loud enough to wake up your partner. Common Symptoms of teeth grinding include: 1. Worn tooth enamel 2. Sensitive teeth 3. Unusual Jaw pain 4. Tired or tight jaw muscles 5. Headaches upon waking 6. Sleep disruption 7. Pain in multiple teeth ** If left untreated, bruxism can permanently damage your teeth and gums. If you suspect you have bruxism, you’ll want to ask your dentist about getting a mouth guard for teeth grinding right away. **A night guard helps stop teeth grinding by working as a protective layer between the upper and lower teeth so you can’t grind them while you sleep. **Once our dentist at 32 diamonds dental clinic ,diagnoses bruxism, they will create a custom teeth grinding guard. *During your first appointment, your dentist will take dental impressions and send them to the lab where your sleeping mouth guard will be made. *When you come back for your second appointment, your night guard will be ready. *Our dentist will check the fit of the appliance to make sure you’ll be able to sleep and breathe comfortably. HOW LONG DO NIGHT GUARDS LAST? A night guards lifespan will vary based on three factors: The severity of grinding The type and quality of night guard you have How well you maintain your night guard In general; however, you can expect a night guard for bruxism to last between 6 months and 3 years. Eventually, you will have to replace your night guard with a new guard. A night guard for bruxism works by taking on the pressure of grinding away from your teeth. Inevitably, this will lead to wear and tear. We would suggest you yo take Consultation from
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