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Millions of people, adults and children alike grind their teeth. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause numerous problems such as tooth damage, chronic headaches, craniofacial pain, and TMJ syndrome. Nighttime bruxism is especially problematic because it often occurs without the individual realizing it. At Calgary Dental Centers, we provide custom-designed night guards to protect the teeth during sleep.
The persistent grinding of teeth places a large amount of pressure on the teeth as well as the muscles and joints of the jaw. Often linked to stress, teeth grinding can occur for several reasons, including misalignment of the teeth.
The most common problems linked to nighttime teeth grinding are:
If you have some of the symptoms of teeth grinding, it’s important to schedule an appointment for an evaluation. During this visit, the dentist will check for the signs of teeth grinding and may continue to monitor you through several visits to see if the symptoms are worsening. Your dentist will be assessing the following:
Like sports mouthguards that protect the teeth during physical activity, night guards are a type of splint that will fit comfortably around the teeth to protect them from damage due to teeth grinding. The guard prevents night trauma by keeping the teeth separated. Our custom-designed night guards are made from impressions of your teeth to ensure they have a snug, yet comfortable fit to maximize effectiveness.
In addition to using a custom-designed night guard from Calgary Dental Centers, there are also other steps you can take at home to improve symptoms.
Call Calgary Dental Centers today at (403) 768-1339 to schedule an evaluation.