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BEDFORD Dental Group
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Do You Grind Your Teeth At Night? Night Guards Can Help
If you suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding, you may be doing significant damage to your teeth. Chronic teeth grinding affects approximately one in four Americans, yet some don’t even realize that it is happening. Since it occurs during sleep, most people are left wondering why they wake up with a dull headache or sore jaw. At Bedford Dental Group, our cosmetic dentists in Beverly Hills want you to know that teeth grinding is a common symptom of stress, anxiety or frustration, and is a bad habit that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Aside from the more immediate pain that it can cause, your teeth will suffer the ultimate consequences.
Not only can it wear down enamel, but it can result in:
- Tooth fractures
- Loosening of teeth
- Loss of teeth
- Receding gums
Let Us Fit You With
A Protective
Night Guard
One of the most effective ways to put a stop to teeth grinding is to wear a night guard or occlusal guard while sleeping. This will physically reduce the pressure on your teeth and prevent you from causing any further damage. When you schedule an appointment with Bedford Dental Group, we will fit you with a specially molded night guard. The guard is typically worn on one jaw, creating a protective barrier between your teeth. It is important to ensure a proper fit in order to prevent any further damage.
Protective
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
Thich Nhat Hanh
Grinding
Things You Can Do To Prevent Teeth Grinding
Aside from wearing a night guard, there are numerous other things that you can do to relieve the stress that may be causing your teeth grinding. If you have trouble sleeping, you may want to take a walk or enjoy a warm bath before bed. This will help to relax your muscles, and may allow you to sleep easier. It may also help to cut back on food and drinks that contain caffeine, particularly at night. You should also try to avoid chewing on anything that is not food (i.e. pencils, pens, gum, etc.).
If you suffer from teeth grinding, now is the time to take action. Bruxism can have long-lasting effects on your teeth, so you should not hesitate to take a proactive approach to your dental health. Bedford Dental Group has been providing clients with excellent dental services throughout Beverly Hills for more than three decades, so you can trust that you will be in good hands when you schedule an appointment with our office.
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Mara M
Bedford Dental Group provides natural-looking, fully functional restorations to patients of every stripe. Each patient is treated like a celebrity, given expert time and detailed attention to ensure their new and improved smile will look fantastic for years to come. Our patients enjoy a lifetime with their improved, healthier smiles at a reasonable price.
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you make life more beautiful”
