Why Night Guards and Mouth Guards are Important for Your Dental Health
Bruxism is a term for habitual jaw clenching and grinding of the teeth. While bruxism are commonly caused by stress and anxiety, it can also be caused by sleep disorders, misaligned bite, missing teeth and uneven bite. Jaw clenching and teeth grinding can cause additional health effects, such as neck and jaw muscle pain, jaw bone pressure, worn teeth and cracked, chipped and broken teeth.
Symptoms of bruxism include:
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Loose teeth
- Sore teeth and gums