Why Might a Dentist Recommend a Mouthguard for Grinding Teeth?

Conditions such as bruxism, which cause clenching and grinding of the teeth, may be a severe problem for patients who have severe cases. Clenching and grinding often happen while a patient sleeps, leaving it out of their control. If this is happening, Dr. Claire Cho and her team at the Dental Health and Aesthetics Center of Aliso Viejo, California, may suggest using an oral appliance called a mouthguard. While mouthguards are available over-the-counter at local drugstores with boil-and-bite creations, these often fail to fit as well as they should to counteract the pressure of the jaw joint and adequately protect … Continue reading