So why do people start clenching and grinding?

 

Here are some of the most common reasons:

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1. Stress & Anxiety

2. An abnormal bite, missing tooth or crooked teeth.

3. Undiagnosed sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

4. Other disorders.

Signs and symptoms to look for in bruxism may include:

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1. Teeth grinding or clenching, which may be loud enough to wake up your sleep partner

2. Teeth that are flattened, fractured or chipped

3. Increased tooth pain or sensitivity

4. Tired or tight jaw muscles, or a locked jaw that won't open or close completely

5. Jaw, neck or face pain or soreness

6. Pain that feels like an earache, though it's actually not a problem with your ear

7. Dull headache starting in the temples

8. Damage from chewing on the inside of your cheek

9. Sleep disruption

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Fortunately, there are innovative ways to stop or eliminate this problem by using a night guard.

 

An individual lab created mouthguard to stop bruxism. A mouthguard is a simple, safe, and highly effective teeth guard that absorbs the grinding pressure while preventing enamel wear and tear, reducing morning head-&-mouth aches and improving sleep issues related to grinding and clenching.

The goal is to protect your teeth from being damaged, stop the tooth wear & relax your muscle tension.

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The fabrication of a quality mouthguard is a combination of:

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1. An experienced dentist that will guide a laboratory technician correctly to fabricate your tailored night guard.
    

2. Precision digital equipment that can capture your existing condition & help to create a mouth guard for your specific needs.

 

We do not recommend using over-the-counter DIY guards since they can do more harm than good.

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At ConfiDent® Palm Dentist, we offer personalized, high-quality, fabricated to your specifics - dental night guards that will:

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1. Give you a comfortable digital bite impression

2. Custom-fit for all teeth alignments and teeth sizes

3. Protects teeth

4. Durable & sustainable material

5. Sustains normal wear and tear for up to six-eight months

6. Ensured to stay in place throughout the entire night

7. Relief for headaches and jaw pain associated with grinding and clenching

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If you can’t remember the last time you woke up feeling refreshed, it may be that you’re worried or stressed out. Try to practice relaxation activities that will he put you more at ease and away from your stressors.

 

Good sleep is essential to a healthy life - Sleep well, protect your teeth and wake up pain-free!