Mouth Guard For Bruxism

Do Mouth Guards Cure Bruxism?

Do you grind your teeth at night? Do you have bruxism? If you do, your dentist might be trying to get you to invest in mouth guards to protect your teeth.

I say "invest" because these mouth guards are not typically cheap. They normally run upwards of $600.00 because they are custom fit to your teeth. Your dentist will have to take impressions of your mouth and teeth in order to have the mouth guards specially made.

The problem with these mouth guards is that they don’t stop you from your nightly teeth grinding. They do protect your teeth as advertised, but who wants to have to wear a mouth guard for the rest of their life? I know I would rather not. My last mouth piece was when I had braces and I don’t want to have to deal with another mouth apparatus in this lifetime.

What are the chances of someone actually wearing a mouth guard every night for the rest of their life? After spending $600.00 I"m sure the incentive will be great to wear it for a while but like anything else the mouth guard will lose its appeal and end up in a drawer. Additionally, if you do wear it every night it will need to be replaced which will mean another $600.00 down the road.

What then, is the solution if the dentist’s recommendation for a mouth guard for your bruxism is not to your liking? You can try to cure your problem yourself and that is what I am trying to do. Grinding teeth at night is usually a symptom of stress and other things which you can work to alleviate as long as you are able to identify the problem. There is no reason why you should feel pressured by your dentist to get the mouth guard which is really only a bandaid solution. Work on the problem and cure it yourself rather than cover it up with a mouth guard. Someday, you will be glad you did.

Author: Brian Somtok

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