DO YOU GRIND YOUR TEETH?

Bruxism is a habit or grinding or clenching your teeth. 

Symptoms of bruxism:

• Headaches or earaches
• Sore jaw muscles
• Jaw clicking
• Toothaches
• Facial pain
• Cracked teeth or fillings
• Insomnia
• Wear facets and abfraction

A nightguard worn during sleep can help alleviate these symptoms.  It is a removable appliance made out of acrylic that fits over the lower teeth. Nightguards are custom made by your dentist and prevent further wear or break down of teeth. It also reduces the amount of activity to the chewing muscles. If these muscles are allowed to rest (instead of being compressed) then symptoms such as jaw pain, muscle pain, and headaches may be reduced or eliminated.