A night guard is a dental appliance designed to be worn while you sleep, it protects your teeth from grinding and clenching at night, because of a condition called bruxism.
For most people bruxism doesn’t cause serious complications. But severe bruxism may lead to:
- Damage to your teeth or jaws and to fillings, crowns or other dental repairs.
- Tension-type headaches.
- Severe facial or jaw pain.
- Conditions that occur in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). These are jaw joints just in front of your ears. TMJ problems can cause pain and may sound like clicking when you open and close your mouth.
Did you know that children grind their teeth?
The problem of teeth grinding is not limited to adults. Approximately 15% to 33% of children grind their teeth. Children who grind their teeth tend to do so at two peak times — when their baby teeth emerge and when their permanent teeth come in. Most children lose the teeth grinding habit after these two sets of teeth have come in more fully.
Remember to consult your dentist, Dr. Abid Hidayat, to choose the best product for your dental health and achieve optimal results. As Scarborough’s leading dentist in family dental care, we care about what you need. You can reach our dental office in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, by calling 416-546-5599