Stop Grinding Your Teeth - Bite Splint Guide

Do you or a loved one struggle with teeth grinding? In this video, Dr. Jack Brazel discusses this common problem and how teeth grinding can be treated safely and effectively.
What Is Teeth Grinding?
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a fairly common problem where an individual clenches their jaw and grinds their teeth together. It can affect both children and adults and occur during the day or night.
Teeth grinding can lead to a variety of negative effects, including:
Poor sleep
Pain
Headaches
Jaw issues
Damage to teeth
Fortunately, our team at 123 Dental can create a customised bite splint, also known as a night guard, to help stop teeth grinding quickly and safely.
How Does A Bite Splint Work to Stop Teeth Grinding?
A bite splint can help stop teeth grinding by preventing the muscles from fully contracting, evening out the pressure across the jaw, and creating a physical barrier to stop teeth from wearing against each other.
This can protect teeth from wearing down and cracking, which can lead to pain or discomfort. It can also prevent the tension build up in the jaw and neck that can cause headaches.
Treatment for teeth grinding is straightforward and involves a thorough evaluation where we determine if you are a good candidate for a night guard.
After an exam, we take impressions or a 3D scan and send the impressions to a lab to create a customised bite splint for your mouth. After about a week, we will see you for an appointment to make sure the bite splint is fitted precisely to your mouth.
Learn More About Teeth Grinding Treatment
If you have any questions about teeth grinding or bite splints and would like to find out if you are a good candidate for teeth grinding treatment, please contact us today to learn more.