Night Guards for the Tooth Grinder

Tooth Grinder

If you are someone who grinds their teeth while you’re asleep, you may have done some damage over time. This practice can be a subconscious effect of stress in your waking hours. Unfortunately, our body does not stop experiencing this stress while we’re sleeping. Because of this, many people awaken to discover that their mouth is sore because they have been grinding their teeth in their sleep. If you would like to help alleviate this pain, get into contact with Gentle Dental.

Night Guards for the Tooth Grinder

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Have you considered night guards?

Night guards are a simple solution for someone who grinds their teeth while they are asleep. These plastic guards can be worn while you rest and are designed to prevent more harm from occurring. This way, your teeth aren’t as sore when you wake up. This also keeps you from breaking down the enamel on your teeth, which is essential to the health of your mouth.

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism is simply a term to describe the involuntary grinding of teeth while you are asleep. This would happen on a regular basis, rather than only once in a while, due to chronic stress or bad habits. If you think that you may have bruxism, you should speak to our professionals at Gentle Dental.

Understanding TMJ

Another possible cause of bruxism is TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, which can cause you discomfort on a daily basis. If you would like to learn more about TMJ and the therapy related to it, click here. After learning more, you may discover that you want to speak to your dentist about this disorder and whether or not you might have it.

Contact Us

Montgomery Dental Care

Gentle Dental should be your first choice for a general dentistry provider.

Gentle Dental serves many communities in the greater Houston area. If you would like to reach our Houston office, call (281) 855-1100. To start setting up an appointment, visit this link and follow the instructions. Once you’re in contact, our assistants will be happy to help you along. You can get Night Guards for the Tooth Grinder at our offices!

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