Nightguards
DID YOU KNOW THAT GRINDING AND TOOTH WEAR CAN LEAD TO TOOTH LOSS?
Everyone has stress in their lives. One of the most common outlets is clenching and grinding your teeth at night. Studies show that when people grind their teeth they are applying about 250 pounds per square inch of force for 3-6 hours while they sleep. Over a period of eighty years, this can cause serious damage!
It’s easy for the signs and symptoms of clenching and grinding to go completely unnoticed. They start to appear in your 20’s and only get worse from there. The good news is a minor intervention, like wearing a night guard, can prevent a lot of the damage before it occurs.
CAN I BUY A NIGHT GUARD FROM THE DRUG STORE?
Depending on how bad your symptoms of clenching and grinding are, and how much damage has already been done to your teeth, an over-the-counter night guard may not be enough to protect your teeth. At Mint Hill Smiles, we want to save you money whenever possible, but we find that our patients who try drug store night guards end up throwing them away because they are bulky and uncomfortable. A custom-fit guard is much smaller, sleeker, and easier to get sleeping with at night.
IS WORK OR SCHOOL STRESSING YOU OUT?
You may be taking it out on your teeth! Book and appointment at Mint Hill Smiles to find out how much damage has been done and how much more can be prevented.