Many people suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding at night while you are asleep. Grinding your teeth can damage enamel, wear down teeth, cause jaw pain, and irritate your gums. The noise from teeth grinding can also disturb your spouse's sleep if loud enough.
If you grind your teeth, consider using a night guard. Similar to mouth guards worn by athletes, night guards provide a barrier between your top and bottom teeth while you sleep.
All night guards are custom fitted for comfort and to allow for proper breathing. Dr. Jeffrey Rosenerg will take an impression of your teeth and have the night guard created by a dental lab. Our night guards are very durable and can be used for up to 10 years.
If you suspect you might be grinding your teeth at night, or you know your spouse grinds his or her teeth, schedule an appointment with us today by calling 215-592-4747.
In the meantime, there are also some things that you can do to try to stop teeth grinding, for example:
- Refrain from chewing gum or on other objects like pens.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks.
