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A night guard made of acrylic and is removable.\u00a0 It is used to prevent the surfaces of your teeth from grinding together and chipping or fracturing.\u00a0 It is used to treat bruxism, which is the habitual grinding of the teeth, which can be done either voluntarily or involuntary.\u00a0 Most grinding usually occurs at night when you are sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
If you always wake up with a headache, a sore jaw, or tooth pain, you may be suffering from bruxism.\u00a0 Bruxism affects around 10 to 15 percent of adults.\u00a0 There are different ways to reduce the effects of bruxism but the most common way is by using a night guard.<\/p>\n
Night guards can be custom made by your dentist, or they can be bought as a ready-made appliance.\u00a0 The pre-moulded night guards come in standard sizes, so they are not usually an exact fit.\u00a0 There are also night guards that can be boiled to soften them, before biting into them to get a more customized fit.\u00a0 The best option, however, is a custom-made night guard which is usually made at your dentist’s office or in a dental laboratory.\u00a0 Custom made night guards are more effective due to their precise fit, made for your bite.<\/p>\n
In addition to a night guard, other treatment options can help.<\/p>\n
Straightening Your Teeth:<\/strong> When teeth are out of alignment, this can contribute to teeth grinding. Straightening your teeth can be done through the use of traditional braces or non-traditional options such as Invisalign.<\/p>\n Stress Management: <\/strong>Anxiety can also be a cause of grinding your teeth. Practicing methods of relaxation so you can relax can help to reduce or prevent teeth grinding.<\/p>\n Dietary or Medicinal Changes: <\/strong>Avoiding or reducing stimulants like caffeine can help with teeth grinding. Antidepressant medication may also play a factor in teeth grinding, so let your dentist know of any medications you take.<\/p>\n If you think you would benefit from a night guard or would like to be assessed, contact us now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Located in Brampton, Ontario Dr. Joseph Salvaggio has been practicing general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry for over 20 years. He enjoys interacting with his patients and helping to restore their oral health for better overall health as well. Meeting new patients, interacting and educating them is one of Dr. Salvaggio’s biggest joys. We encourage you to read our reviews or call us with any dental questions you have. We look forward to speaking with you and meeting you soon.<\/p>\n RateMDs.com<\/a> A night guard made of acrylic and is removable.\u00a0 It is used to prevent the surfaces of your teeth from grinding together and chipping or fracturing.\u00a0 It is used to treat bruxism, which is the habitual grinding of the teeth, which can be done either voluntarily or involuntary.\u00a0 Most grinding usually occurs at night when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[2,30,31,32],"class_list":["post-10115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dentistry","tag-brampton-dentist","tag-mouth-guard","tag-night-guard","tag-nightguard"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout Dr. Joseph Salvaggio<\/h3>\n
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