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Is Teeth Grinding Damaging Your Smile? Find Out If You Need a Nightguard

Grinding and clenching your teeth while youu2019re asleep is common among adults and children.

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Is Teeth Grinding Damaging Your Smile? Find Out If You Need a Nightguard

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  1. Is Teeth Grinding Damaging Your Smile? Find Out If You Need a Nightguard

  2. Introduction Grinding and clenching your teeth while you’re asleep is common among adults and children. When it starts to cause headaches, tooth or jaw pain, or damage your teeth, it’s time to talk to your dentist about bruxism. A common treatment for teeth grinding (bruxism) is a nightguard. Our team at Karalee Family Dental are trained to look for signs of bruxism and help you with your next steps. We may recommend a mouthguard to wear at night, it’s an easy way to protect your teeth from the damage caused by grinding. Nightguards act as a protective barrier when your teeth are grinding or from the force of clenching, and so it prevents the teeth from any further damage.

  3. What is sleep bruxism? Common signs of sleep bruxism? • Chipped teeth • Waking up with headaches • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder—inflammation of the jaw due to clenching • Taking antidepressants with paroxetine • Chronic teeth grinding

  4. Mouthguard Typically worn while sleeping, some night guards are available without a prescription at most pharmacies. To use it, boil it or microwave it, depending on instructions. Let it cool for a minute, and then gently bite down and mould it to your mouth. You can also see your dentist for a custom-made night guard. They will assess your condition and prescribe one that suits your bite and is a lot stronger than over-the-counter nightguards.

  5. Nightguards It’s best to put your mouthguard in just before sleeping. You can remove it as soon as you wake up. Discomfort is common at first, but you should start feeling more comfortable after wearing it for four to six weeks. You should wash your mouthguard before and after each use. Rinse your mouthguard with clean, cold water or brush it with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Do not leave your mouthguard exposed to heat or wash it with hot water. Store your mouthguard in a container, if you find it feels loose or no longer fits, it’s probably time to replace it or see your dentist.

  6. Conclusion If you find a mouth guard is uncomfortable, you can discuss other treatment options with your North Ipswich dentist. It’s important to know that bruxism can be treated with your dentist’s help.

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