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APPLIANCES TEETH GRINDING

 

APPLIANCES FOR TEETH GRINDING

While there is no cure for bruxism, the condition can be managed through treatment.

One such practical remedy is the use of a bite plate/night guard that has been custom-fitted by your dentist. Wearable at night, it acts as a bumper guard, absorbing the force of the clenching or grinding. While horseshoe-shaped over-the-counter night guards are also available, they tend to be uncomfortable and are so soft that they may get chewed away. In addition, over-the-counter night guards do not account for occlusal discrepancies that may be the source of your bruxing problems; a night guard custom fabricated by your dentist's laboratory technician does and so is highly recommended .

You may be a good candidate for a protective night-guard to prevent further negative effects from grinding or clenching. The night-guard will preserve the health of your teeth, prevent harmful wear of the natural tooth structure, and minimize further gum recession. More significantly, it will minimize permanent trauma and injury to the jaw muscles and joints (TMJ).

Nightguards/Bite Appliances

A nightguard is the best treatment for bruxism. A night guard is a thin piece of hard plastic made from impressions of your teeth placed on the upper or lower teeth. The nightguard is hard enough to be durable, but since it is softer than teeth it will protect them from wear. When the nightguard is tried in, it is adjusted to fit your bite evenly and smoothly. They help protect your natural teeth from night grinding and are one the the most common appliances used to treat TMJ problems and they act as a muscle deprograming device. These are custom made for each patient and are easy for the patient to adapt to wearing during the night.

Dental night guards are removable and designed to be worn in the evenings and at bedtime. Night guards are effective for a variety of dental issues, including the treatment and prevention of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). Symptoms of TMJ include chronic jaw pain and gritting or grinding of teeth. Untreated symptoms can lead to tooth displacement, bone loss, and fracturing of the teeth.


Advantages of night guards:

You may be a good candidate for a protective night-guard to prevent further negative effects from grinding or clenching. The night-guard will:
• preserve the health of your teeth
• prevent harmful wear of the natural tooth structure
• minimize further gum recession.
• alleviate symptoms such as headache, neck, ear or back pain.
• More significantly, it will minimize permanent trauma and injury to the jaw muscles and joints (TMJ).

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