Bruxism is the habit of involuntary clenching or gnashing of the teeth. It can either occur when person is awake (awake bruxism) or during the sleep (sleep bruxism). Occasional grinding of teeth is not harmful but the problem arises when this habit becomes repetitive. Constant grinding of teeth can cause number of problems like pain in jaw, neck or face, tooth pain or sensitivity , mild headache and wearing away of biting surfaces of the teeth.
This habit can be curbed using night guards which are specially customized according to each patient which offers a protective barrier and helps minimize the damage done by bruxism. It also reduces strain on your jaw and come in varying degrees of thickness which are fitted specifically to your jaw’s size and shape. If teeth grinding occurs due to malaligned teeth, then orthodontic treatment is the best options for it.
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