How to Stop Nighttime Teeth Grinding

Most people will grind their teeth occasionally, the condition called Bruxism is a more serious problem and can lead to all kinds of medical complications. If you are experiencing teeth grinding at night you are probably suffering from a sore jaw, headaches, and higher than normal teeth sensitivity.

What causes teeth grinding at night?

Because most teeth grinding occurs at night, some people will not even realize they do it until a partner tells them how they hear them grinding their teeth or they experience a sore jaw and even chipped teeth. The main cause of bruxism is stress but other factors can lead to it as well. Often even people who live stress free lives will grind their teeth at nighttime.

What happens if grinding teeth is not treated?

Besides having a sore and swollen jaw and headaches, teeth grinding will lead to extreme teeth sensitivity because of tiny cracks that form in the teeth and make anything hot or cold send shooting pains up your face. Sometimes grinding can lead to chipped teeth, broken crowns and bridges, and can even wear the teeth down to the stumps. In some cases people have lost their hearing due to the jaws tightening so much and bruxism can even lead to TMJ if not treated.

So what’s the best way to stop night time teeth grinding?

The truth is, you need a mouthguard. You can visit the dentist and have one made up but it can cost you over $800 plus, depending on how gracious your dentist is. Just call and ask how much teeth grinding night guards cost and you will see what I am talking about.

But there is a cheaper and better way.

I recently came across a site that allows you to have your own custom night guards made up and shipped to your house. After you order, they send you a kit to make your own mouth impressions in a clay mixture and send the mouth tray back to them. (and these trays can also be used for teeth whitening too) They make excellent mouth guards and it will only cost you $80 plus shipping. This is a HUGE savings and even cheaper than any dental insurance plan would give you.

Have your custom fit night guard made today!

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