Mouth Guard for Grinding Teeth

Conscious or unconscious teeth grinding is a condition which is medically known as bruxism. It is an involuntary action of clenching or rubbing teeth with each other. Teeth grinding is an uncontrolled action which can be caused due to anxiety or stress.

While an occasional occurrence is totally harmless, repetition can cause sever damage to the dental health. Most of the time, people grind their teeth when they are asleep which leads to crooked teeth or a missed tooth.

Mouth guards are often suggested to people having this problem. Apart from this, we also know that boxers wear them to protect their teeth from any injuries.

It is a dental care device which is worn as a covering for teeth and protecting them from any injuries. Most types are single-walled which cover teeth in only one of the two jaws (the upper jaw). But, in some special cases, dentists can make a special guard for your lower jaw.

These are preformed easily and are inexpensive too. They are available in any sportswear or general departmental store. As they are ready to wear, you cannot do much for their fitting. Plus, they are bulky and sometimes make it difficult for the wearer to talk or even breath. As a result, they are the least recommended type by the dentists.

The boil and bite guard is also available in the sports goods stores. These are also ready-to-wear guards but they offer better fitting than the stock mouth protector guards. These are made of thermoplastic material.

Before wearing them, you need to make them soft by keeping them in boiling water. For a proper fitting, you need to adjust them around your teeth with the help of your fingers and tongue.

This guard is made with the help of the advanced technology. You can get them professionally-designed at a dental laboratory. For a proper fitting, the professional first needs to make a mold of the teeth by taking an impression of the patient's teeth. Afterwards, the guard is molded over, using a special material.

As most people suffer with the problem of grinding teeth during night, one can opt for the special night guards. These are actually biting pads which are made of a high grade plastic. They are supposed to be worn before the person goes to sleep. They minimize contact between upper and lower teeth.

Most of the time, you will find a guard where one size can fit all. Hence, it is important to consider a better option which can be a perfect fit for your teeth. If you don't wish to spend money on the custom-made guards, then I think boil and bite guard is the perfect choice for you. They are available in reasonable prices and ensure utmost comfort as well.

There are two categories―single-walled and double-walled. As I said earlier, many people opt for the single-walled guards. Since, you are looking for a guard to stop your teeth from grinding during the night, I would suggest you to opt for the double-walled guards. This is because they protect both upper and lower teeth.

Once you have decided to use a mouth guard, it is best that you get the value for the money. Hence, choose the best device which is durable for a night's sleep. For better durability, go for a guard which is made of soft plastic.

I would always suggest the custom-made guard for people who are intending to invest a few extra bucks. These guards provide a better fitting and are also more durable compared to all the other sorts of mouth guards.

Disclaimer: This story is for informative purposes only and does not in any way attempt to replace the advice offered by an expert on the subject.