How Dental Night Guards Can Help You

It’s common to see people wearing mouth guards in Gwinn for protection while playing all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, and boxing – but did you know that lots of folks wear mouth guards at night for their dental health? People who grind their teeth (bruxism) and people with sleep apnea can get relief from their symptoms simply by wearing a specially-designed mouth guard at night. Dr. Gwen Buck has helped many Gwinn residents improve their quality of life with night guards. Our team at Northern Trails Dental Care invites you to come visit us today and find out more.

Night Guards for Bruxism

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a very common condition. Everyone grinds their teeth at some point, but some Gwinn folks do it so much (especially during the night) that it causes severe damage to their teeth, headaches, jaw aches, TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) issues and more. The problem is that most bruxism sufferers don’t know that they are actually clenching and grinding their teeth. The best treatment for bruxism is wearing a night guard to protect your teeth from the most harmful grinding and clenching, which happens during sleep. The bruxism guards we offer at Northern Trails Dental Care are custom-fitted to your mouth and extremely effective at protecting your teeth from damage and getting rid of bruxism symptoms.

Night Guards for Sleep Apnea

Night guards are also a great way to get relief from sleep apnea. Gwinn adults who frequently snore, wake up with a very sore or dry throat, feel fatigued during the day, and have to urinate many times during the night may be suffering from this disorder. Sleep apnea interferes with air flow, causing sufferers to stop breathing as many as 400 times per night which has potentially life-threatening side effects. In addition to CPAP machines, night guards are recognized by the FDA as an effective treatment method for sleep apnea. By slightly shifting your bite, sleep apnea night guards allow for increased airflow and normal breathing. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, Dr. Buck will fit you with a custom-molded night guard to help you get your restful sleep back.

We care about making sure that everyone in Gwinn enjoys quality sleep and can show it with a beautiful smile. For more information on night guards or to schedule a consultation, call us today!

Sources

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/mouth-guards

http://www.1800dentist.com/dental-appliances/

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20060203/mouth-guard-endorsed-for-sleep-apnea



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