Many parents notice that their children grind their teeth at night, maybe even during the day. If you notice a pronounced wear pattern on their baby teeth, it may mean trouble, and would justify a dental visit, preferably someone who…
Bruxism is the term describing nighttime tooth grinding or jaw clenching. It can cause tooth wear, gum recession, and morning headaches or muscle stiffness. Most of the time, we don’t realize we clench or grind at night. Jaw-joint symptoms will…
A custom-made nightguard fits over the upper teeth at night and is primarily intended to protect against nighttime clenching and grinding (collectively called “bruxism”). They should be made of hard, durable, and biocompatible plastics, and should allow for an even…