Do you often wake up feeling as if you haven’t slept well, experiencing teeth sensitivity or jaw pain? At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we look forward to helping you achieve a better night’s sleep by making you a custom-fit nightguard. These are oral devices designed to promote a restful night’s sleep, protect your teeth, and alleviate jaw pain caused by conditions like bruxism. In today’s blog, we’ll explore how these thin plastic mouth pieces can significantly improve your overall oral health and quality of sleep.
Promoting a Better Night’s Sleep
Bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding or jaw clenching, can negatively impact your sleep patterns. Nightguards act as a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth, reducing the harmful effects of grinding. By cushioning the pressure and distributing it evenly, nightguards prevent tooth wear, fractures, and muscle tension promoting a more restful sleep.
Teeth grinding can be quite a sleep disturbance! The noises produced can make it difficult for both you and your partner to rest peacefully. Nightguards significantly reduce the sound produced during teeth grinding or clenching, promoting a quieter and more peaceful sleep.
Protecting the Teeth
The constant grinding and clenching of teeth can lead to tooth enamel erosion, increasing your vulnerability to dental decay and sensitivity. The BPA-free plastic guard is a protective layer, preventing direct contact between your upper and lower teeth, thus preserving the enamel and reducing the risk of dental problems. Not to mention, excessive pressure due to clenching can lead to tooth fractures or chipping. Nightguards absorb the impact of grinding, dispersing the forces and protecting your teeth from potential damage. By wearing a nightguard, you can maintain the integrity of your teeth and avoid costly dental procedures in the future.
Helping Jaw Pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders commonly manifest as jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty in opening or closing the mouth. Nightguards provide a cushioning effect on the jaw joints, reducing stress and pressure during sleep. By aligning your jaw in a more comfortable position, nightguards can help alleviate TMJ-related discomfort and improve jaw function. A more harmonious jaw position also helps reduce muscle tension and allows for a more relaxed jaw posture, leading to improved comfort and decreased pain.
SPEAK WITH YOUR DENTIST AT SUNNY SMILES ABOUT TMJ DISORDER
By investing in a custom-made nightguard, you can safeguard your teeth from the damaging effects of grinding, enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep, and find relief from jaw discomfort. Please contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at (915) 849-9000 so we can help you wake up feeling more refreshed and comfortable.