Bruxism is a bother!
Grinding and clenching your teeth—often called bruxism—can place significant stress on your teeth, jaw muscles and joints.
Over time, grinding may contribute to tooth wear, cracks or fractures, sensitivity, headaches and jaw discomfort.
Get on top of grinding with a splint
A custom night splint is designed to provide a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth while you sleep.
The splint is carefully fitted to your bite and worn overnight, helping to distribute the forces generated by clenching and grinding and reducing direct contact between the teeth.
The goal is not necessarily to stop you from clenching or grinding, as these habits can occur subconsciously during sleep.
Or try muscle relaxant injections
Muscle relaxant injections can be used to stop teeth clenching or grinding and the often associated jaw ache and headaches.
The treatment takes only a few minutes and can provide relief for up to four months. This would remove the necessity to wear a nightguard or provide an option for people who cannot tolerate a nightguard.
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