Bruxism Basics: How a Bruxism Guard Can Stop Your Teeth Grinding
Posted by Chomper Labs on November 16th, 2020
If you just found out that you grind your teeth, you may have started hearing and seeing the word bruxism. So what is bruxism and what can you do about it? Bruxism is the medical term for subconsciously grinding or clenching your teeth, often while sleeping. In fact, bruxism is also considered a sleep movement disorder and is the most common sleep movement disorder among adults. Left unchecked, bruxism can lead to jaw pain and tension, headaches that range from mild to severe, and tooth damage such as cracks and overall wearing down of the surfaces of the teeth.
Since teeth grinding and clenching happens unconsciously, you may be wondering what you can do to stop it, or at least to prevent its negative effects. Since the cause of bruxism isn’t fully known, it makes solving the problem at the source challenging. Many studies have shown a strong connection between teeth grinding and stress or anxiety, especially in recent years. As a result, stress reduction can be an important part of managing bruxism. There are many strategies and techniques that can help reduce stress including regular exercise, spending time outdoors, practicing mindfulness and gratitude, and eliminating tasks or activities that cause additional stress whenever possible. However, with the stressful nature of many of our daily lives, reducing our stress can be difficult and may be something we work on for years to come.
Fortunately, there is a much faster and easier solution that will help protect your teeth and prevent teeth damage, headaches, and more, though it may not stop teeth grinding at its source. A bruxism mouth guard provides a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth, which not only protects your teeth from wearing down, but also helps to reduce jaw tension from grinding and clenching. The protective barrier absorbs the tension of grinding and clenching, reducing its effect on your teeth and jaw. Many people also report a significant reduction in headaches caused by grinding when they use a bruxism guard. Depending on the severity of your bruxism, there are different materials available for the best balance of protection and comfort.
Wearing a bruxism guard may seem like it would be uncomfortable, but with a mouth guard that is custom made for you, it’s sometimes easy to forget you’re even wearing it! At Chomper Labs, you can get a mouth guard that is made to fit your teeth exactly from the comfort of your home. Once you order your impression kit, you can use the included putty and tray to take a mold of your teeth. Chomper Labs then uses that mold to make a model that is identical to your teeth, and then custom makes a guard that will fit your teeth perfectly. Not only will your custom made guard protect your teeth and absorb grinding and clenching forces, but it will also be comfortable enough to wear all night.
When it comes to protecting your teeth from the effects of grinding, a bruxism mouth guard is the easiest and most effective solution. The right guard will provide the protection and relief you’re looking for from the moment you put it on. When searching for an effective mouth guard, you’ll want to consider quality, durability, and comfort. All of these factors can be found with a bruxism guard that’s made specifically for your teeth from Chomper Labs. Don’t wait to protect your teeth and eliminate jaw tension and headaches. Improve your health and sleep with a custom bruxism guard.
