Have you ever awoken with a headache or a stiff jaw?
You could be one of many people who suffer from bruxism, which is the clenching and grinding your teeth. Grinding is one of the most damaging things you can do to your teeth, and you may not even realize it!
Wearing a specific night guard to avoid teeth grinding is the treatment for bruxism. But what if you don’t wear that night guard?
What Could Be The Consequences?
Nightguard is the thing for you to wear if your dentist has prescribed that for you. And this is the reason why you should wear your nightguards. The reason is at night, what happens is that we don’t have any conscious control over what happens to our teeth. And so, a lot of us grind our teeth. And according to Dr. Sbenati, if we grind our teeth, what happens is that your teeth are getting shorter. And you’re putting a lot of pressure on your muscles, and so, more than likely, you are waking up with pain, headaches, sore joints, and even very tense jaws!
What happens if You Don’t wear Your Nightguards?
If you don’t wear your night guard, you won’t get any relief from your symptoms. You will have the same headaches and facial pain and may even get some of the most serious symptoms, such as damaged teeth and fillings. Wearing down your teeth is unavoidable; the more damage that happens, the more dental work will be required to repair them.
If you believe you are clenching your teeth at night, call us at [519-474-0220] or book a consultation with us now! Book your Dental Consultation here!
