A Mouth Guard is a protective device that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, gums, lips and the TMJ joint. Custom mouth guards are considered the best because they fit your mouth exactly, which provides optimal protection.
Bruxism/ teeth grinding is the involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth. About half of the population does it from time to time. Around 5% of the population is regular, forceful tooth grinders. Often it happens during sleep, but some people grind their teeth when they are awake. Usually, a person doesn’t realize that they grind their teeth in their sleep. The partner who shares their bed (and hears the grinding noises at night) is often the first to notice the problem. Parents may also hear it in their sleeping children. Teeth grinding can be a result of stress. For example, some people grind their teeth when they are angry, concentrating or feeling anxious.
Chronic teeth grinding results in the wearing of the biting surface of the teeth leading to sensitivity, sometimes pain. Smaller teeth size. Temporomandibular joint problem on both sides ranging from pain to resticted mouth opening
If you think you grind your teeth, speak with your dentist or other oral health professional. They will look at your teeth and talk about possible treatment options that may include:
At Jaident, an intraoral scan is taken of your upper and lowers jaws. The mouth guards are designed digitally and 3d printed using soft and flexible silicone material. Depending on the symptoms, the patient is advised to wear continuously or only during the night.
