Night Guard for Teeth Grinding Blog — Teeth Grinding Night Guards
Chronic Headaches and Teeth Grinding: The Relationship
Do you suffer from headaches or migraines? Teeth grinding at night or during times of stress may be a part of the underlying issue.
How does a night guard work?
If you grind your teeth or clench your jaw at night, then it is likely that a night guard (or sleep mouthguard) is the solution you are needing. A night guard may be a temporary requirement or a long term solution and should be fitted as soon as you notice signs or symptoms of grinding/clenching. How does a night guard work? It creates a barrier between the teeth to prevent any further damage to your teeth. A hard night guard helps to disengage the jaw muscles to reduce severity and occurrence. Diffuses the impact forces across the entire guard to...
Should a night guard be hard or soft?
The effects of teeth grinding can be mild to severe and temporary to ongoing. If you have decided to purchase a night guard, then the next decision is whether is should be a hard or soft material.
Teeth Grinding/Bruxism: The Signs and Symptoms
Teeth grinding or bruxism is a common condition for many Australian adults (and children). If you grind your teeth or clench your jaw at night, then you may be suffering from bruxism and a night guard may offer a simple solution for protecting your smile and getting a better night’s sleep.