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Benefits of Nightguards

Benefits of Nightguards

The term "bruxism" refers to the habit of clenching and grinding your teeth unwittingly.

This habit is a subconscious behavior and usually occurs during the hours of sleep, but may also happen during the day. Many times, those who are affected won’t even realize they have it.

Bruxism can cause discomfort and alterations, such as tooth wear, dental fractures, jaw pain or constant headaches, muscle tension and damage to the inside of the cheek.

By far, the most successful treatment for bruxism is mouthguards, also known as night guards.


What are night guards?

A night guard is a type of appliance that is used to cushion and prevent friction between the teeth.

The benefits of night guards to treat bruxism in Pasadena are:

  • They diminish interdental pressure, preventing dental wear
  • Mouthguards avoid the tension on the chewing and facial muscles
  • Night guards treat temporomandibular joint dysfunctions
  • As chewing muscles relax, cervical tension decreases.
  • Mouthguards help you sleep and rest better.

What care should I take with my night guard?

Once your Pasadena Dentist advises you to get a nightguard, you must clean it very carefully to avoid bad odor smell and taste in the mouth.

It is advisable to wash it with soap and a brush every time it is removed from the mouth, that is, in the morning, after sleeping. Many specialists recommend using dental prosthesis cleaning tablets and dipping them in for one or two hours, once a week. This way, the night guard is properly disinfected.

It is also important to take your night guard to your Pasadena dentist so he can review it periodically to ensure correct function and adaptation, and to professionally clean and polish the guard. If you are interested in getting a mouthguard, please contact our Pasadena Dental Office at (626) 577-2017 and schedule your appointment with Dr. Vasag Bouzoghlanian

 

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