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Wear Your Night Guard And Stop That Grinding Leeds Dental Pain

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Woman SmileDo you often wake up with a headache? Has your partner complained about you grinding your teeth during the night? Bruxism, or tooth grinding, is a common problem, which can contribute to tooth wear, headaches and migraines and pain in the temporomandibular joint. If you suffer from bruxism, we can help by providing you with a specially designed night guard.

What causes bruxism?

Bruxism is often linked to stress and anxiety and is commonly found in people who have high pressure jobs and stressful lifestyles. Other possible causes include orthodontic problems with the bite, which may mean that the upper and lower sets of teeth don’t come together properly.

What are the effects of tooth grinding?

Grinding the teeth can increase the risk of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and stiffness, migraines, head, neck and shoulder pain and tooth wear and damage. If you regularly wake up with aches and pains in the jaw and headaches, you may be grinding your teeth during the night. For many, this is a subconscious action, which is only pointed out by others.

What can we do for bruxism?

We recommend seeing a dentist if you have symptoms of bruxism; we can help to prevent these symptoms from recurring and enable you and your partner to enjoy a more restful night’s sleep. We create bespoke night guards for patients to wear to prevent the upper and lower sets of teeth from grinding together during the night. Night guards are similar in design to mouth guards, which are worn for sport, and they are custom-made to ensure maximum comfort.