Your brand new smile is only days away, but before then, you have to look after your temporary crown. Don't panic — we’ll show you just how easy it is.
There are many things we do while sleeping that we don’t know about - talking, walking, or even laughing. For the most part, these actions are harmless (and can make for quite the laugh!). However, up to 10% of individuals grind their teeth at night.
These teeth grinding, otherwise known as sleep bruxism, can cause a myriad of problems, from tooth pain to morning headaches. Because many have no idea that they are grinding their teeth at night (unless it’s loud enough that a sleeping partner wakes up and observes it), it can be challenging to determine when you may need a night guard.
A night guard is a thin, translucent device that is worn at night as a protective guard between your teeth. It ensures that the top teeth and bottom teeth cannot touch. This way, even while teeth grinding motion still occurs, your teeth are saved from the damage -- and that’s if the grinding still occurs. Night guards can actually help to control the teeth grinding action so that you can get a restful night’s sleep.
A dentist can confirm some of the following indications, but here are some signs that you may be grinding your teeth at night.
The first line of defense if you suspect that you are grinding your teeth at night is to get a night guard. Your dentist should be your first call. At Rifkin Dental, we work diligently to create a high quality night guard that perfectly fits your teeth and mouth, so that it’s easy and comfortable to wear at night.
Additionally, we like to give our patients some of the following tips to help against sleep bruxism.
We are here to help! Call our office if you have any questions or you’re ready for a night guard.
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