Protect Your Teeth From Grinding and Clenching While You Sleep
The Woes of Bruxism
Sleep bruxism, the habitual grinding of teeth during sleep, commonly produces symptoms such as jaw soreness, tooth pain, and morning headaches. The involuntary nature of this condition makes it particularly difficult to address directly, but wearing a custom night guard is one approach that can help protect the teeth from the damage that grinding causes over time.
How a Night Guard Helps
A night guard works by placing a cushioning barrier between the upper and lower teeth, preventing them from grinding directly against one another. This protects the tooth surfaces from the damage that grinding can cause, including chipping and erosion. That said, a night guard does not address the grinding habit itself, and certain symptoms — jaw pain, for example — may persist for as long as the grinding continues.
How Do I Get My Night Guard?
If you think you have sleep bruxism, don’t wait for the symptoms to worsen; call our Sunnyvale office at (408) 774-1200 or our San Jose office at (408) 300-0767 or email us to schedule an appointment, and Dr. Khatibian can determine the right solution for you and fit you for your custom night guard. We can also discuss other methods of reducing your grinding symptoms, such as lowering stress levels. We look forward to seeing you!
