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Leslie Hsu , DDS

NIGHT GUARD

GRINDING your teeth or clenching your jaws is called bruxism. It often

happens as we sleep, caused not just by stress and anxiety but by sleep

disorders, an abnormal bite or teeth that are missing or crooked.

Symptoms include a dull headache or a sore jaw. You could have teeth

that are painful or loose from severe grinding. This can lead to fractures

and excessive wear of your teeth.

Your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during

sleep. It takes two appointments. Impressions are made of your teeth,

and custom fabricated night guard is then fitted to your teeth. If stress

is the cause you need to find a way to relax! Physical therapy, muscle

relaxants, counseling and even exercise may help reduce tension. Don't

make your teeth the brunt of your stress.