Suffering From Night Time Teeth Grinding?
Protect Your Teeth During Sleep With Night Guards
Do you suffer from facial pain, headaches and disrupted sleep? Perhaps you have noticed your teeth are worn, chipped and broken and can't recognise anything you do during waking hours that could cause this. Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common condition that can cause serious damage to your teeth and jaw, and worn teeth and disrupted sleep could be a sign that you are grinding your teeth at night. Fortunately, a night guard may be an effective solution to protect your teeth and help you get a good night's rest.
Night mouth guards are dental appliances that are worn over the teeth to protect them from damage caused by grinding. They also help to prevent pain and discomfort in the jaw, head and neck.
Noosa Family Dental is proud to offer dental night guards for our patients across Noosa. With years of experience, we will assess your teeth and develop a custom-fit night mouthguard that offers the ultimate comfort and tooth protection. Get in touch for more information today or book an appointment to discuss your needs with our dentist.
About Tooth Grinding & Night Guards
What Is Night Time Teeth Grinding?
Also known as Bruxism, nighttime tooth grinding and clenching is a common condition and affects one in 10 of all adults. While mild cases will not be detrimental to your health, severe and ongoing tooth grinding can cause extensive damage to the teeth and gums.
Unfortunately, it is not until extensive damage has occurred that patients become aware of this condition. Common symptoms include:
- Face, jaw, neck and shoulder pain
- Worn-down or broken teeth
- Increased sensitivity
- Headaches and earaches
- Disturbed sleep
As a prevention-focused practice, Noosa Family Dental focuses on the early detection and management of tooth wear. We take a multipronged approach to help patients find the source of their grinding to better manage and overcome it!
Prevent Bruxism Damage with Custom Night Guards
Why You Need Night Mouth Guards
Night mouth guards can play an important part in keeping your teeth healthy and free from damage. At Noosa Family Dental, we recommend that our patients use night mouth guards to help protect their teeth from the harmful effects of clenching and grinding.
Before we begin any treatment at our Noosa-based dental clinic, we will conduct an examination and provide a thorough diagnosis to determine the best solution for your dental health needs. If you are concerned about your teeth-grinding habits, get in touch with our team at Noosa Family Dental today. With night mouth guards for teeth grinding from Noosa Family Dental, we can help protect your teeth from the long-term damage that grinding causes.
Prevent Tooth Grinding Damage
Keeping Your Smile Healthy
At Noosa Family Dental, we offer custom-made night guards to help protect your teeth from the damaging effects of tooth grinding. Our custom-made night guards are designed to fit comfortably and securely over your teeth, providing a barrier between your upper and lower teeth to absorb the force of grinding. They are made from high-quality materials that are durable, easy to clean and custom-made to fit the unique shape of your teeth.
We ensure our night guards fit properly in your mouth by taking a set of moulds of your teeth. Comfortable, easy to wear, and made of durable materials, our night guards help ensure the health of your teeth and protect them while you sleep, effectively combating the negative effects of nighttime grinding. Our grind guards are made off-site at a local dental laboratory, to ensure that your guard is of the highest quality.
Once you receive your mouth guard you can rest easy knowing that it will last! With the right care and maintenance, your guards can last for more than 5 years. Don't let tooth grinding damage your teeth - come see us at our dental clinic today! With a custom-made night guard from Noosa Family Dental, you can get the protection you need to keep your teeth healthy and avoid the discomfort and damage caused by tooth grinding.
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Dental Night Guards FAQs
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A night guard is a device that is worn over the teeth at night to protect them from the damaging effects of tooth grinding (bruxism). It is typically made of a soft, flexible material that fits comfortably over the teeth and helps to absorb the force of grinding.
The underlying cause of tooth grinding can vary from person to person. It is often the result of stress and anxiety. In some cases, it may also be caused by sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea.
The most common symptom of tooth grinding is a headache, which may be accompanied by a sore jaw, earache, and neck pain. Other symptoms may include tooth sensitivity, worn or broken teeth, and difficulty sleeping.
Grinding wears down the outer enamel shell of the tooth, exposing the softer, more sensitive underlying tissue called dentine. The resulting wear can make the teeth sensitive to certain foods. Additionally, once the dentine has been exposed the wear and decay of your teeth will occur at a faster rate.
Nighttime teeth grinding also involves clenching of the teeth. This clenching involves clamping the jaw together with high amounts of force causing cracks to form in the teeth which is hard to find and assess and even harder to fix cracks. Similarly, clenching and grinding overworks the facial muscles and can lead to headaches.
It is recommended that patients use a grind guard at night, as the teeth can become damaged and worn down over time. If left untreated, the teeth can become cracked, chipped or even broken. In extreme cases, the roots of the teeth may become exposed, which can lead to infection and tooth loss.
Like adults, children can have bruxism. Children’s teeth and jaws change quickly, and they may outgrow bruxism by the time they lose their baby teeth. However, if your child continues to grind their teeth, it is important to see a dentist as they may need treatment to prevent damage to their adult teeth.
