Dental guards

Dental guards prevent wear

Nearly eight per cent of adults suffer from nighttime bruxism or grinding of the teeth. In addition to producing an unpleasant sound, nighttime bruxism leaves a mark on teeth. Great force is applied when grinding teeth and occlusal surfaces and masticatory surfaces are quickly worn down.

If your dentist identifies wear caused by bruxism, you should think about protecting your teeth from further damage and restoring the teeth that are already worn. Polishing of the teeth and new crowns may be necessary.

You can protect your teeth from teeth grinding with a mouth guard that you wear at night which prevents the occlusal surfaces from coming into contact with each other and getting damaged by teeth grinding. Restoring worn teeth is a complex and time-consuming process, which is why premature wearing should be prevented.