If you are in a contact sport or experience teeth grinding (bruxism), you could benefit from a mouthguard. Most sports stores have a one size fits all mouthguards for sale. While these are generally inexpensive, they can be highly uncomfortable and irritate your gums. If you are looking for a mouthguard to wear consistently throughout the sports season, consider coming to our office for a custom fit mouthguard for sports and sleeping.
Benefits of Wearing a Night Guard
A constantly aching jaw is a tell-tale sign that you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a pretty common condition in which you grind or clench your teeth unconsciously. Some people do it all day long, while others suffering from night bruxism only do so at night. There are no set reasons for why people develop bruxism, but whatever the reason, maybe it can lead to severe dental and oral health problems.
Thus, doctors recommend wearing a night guard while sleeping. Even though it may be uncomfortable for some, and it will take time to get used to sleeping with the mouthguard at night, it does offer several benefits.
Benefits of Wearing a Night Guard
Prevents Teeth Deterioration — Constant teeth grinding can cause uneven wear and tear of the teeth, leading to severe tooth damage. A night guard acts as a protective barrier between the upper and lower jaw, preventing tooth wear and damage.
If you want to get a customized night guard, visit ComfortCare Dental. We can identify whether you have bruxism or not and devise a proper treatment plan to relieve you of the symptoms and protect your oral and dental health.
