Night Guards

Clenching your jaw is a common condition associated with teeth grinding, and is medically known as bruxism. Many individuals grind or clench their teeth while asleep and are not even aware they are doing so, night guards can protect your teeth and prevent long-term, permanent damage that typically occurs at night while you sleep. While there is no one exclusive cause of bruxism the following are a few suggested causes:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Sleep apnea
• Medication
• Lifestyle
• Abnormal bite
• Missing or crooked teeth