Headache, snoring, sore jaws?
Headaches and/or sore jaws:
More than 40 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches and many sufferers don't know that a visit to the dentist may be the best way to treat it.
Migraines are a major problem because they make people unable to function and accomplish the most basic of tasks. Medication helps but it doesn't completely eradicate the problem.
That's why dentists have seen an increase in the number of patients visiting them with bruxism symptoms. Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you're awake (awake bruxism) or clench or grind them during sleep (sleep bruxism). Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder.
Migraines can sometimes stem from teeth grinding because the act of the teeth clenching adds unnecessary pressure to the jawbone and other facial structures.
It's possible for bruxism to be cured by wearing specially made devices like night guards. This way there will be no contact between tooth surfaces while the person is sleeping.
Although many people never experience migraines around 75% of people encounter some type of bruxism in their life. Bruxism may also develop if a person is dealing with various types of stress.
Regular dental visits can curb problems like bruxism and can help in the treatment of migraines.
IF YOU WAKE UP WITH A HEADACHE, YOU MIGHT BE SUFFERING FROM BRUXISM.
What is bruxism?
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you're awake (awake bruxism) or clench or grind them during sleep (sleep bruxism). Sleep bruxism is considered a sleep-related movement disorder.
Bruxism can damage your teeth.
Bruxism or grinding can damage your teeth
as the chewing services of your teeth slowly wear away.
This gives them a flat or short appearance.
Another result of bruxism is gum recession and abfraction.
Bruxism can cause jaw pain.
TMJ issues can develop over time when
grinding during the day or night.
Bruxism can cause tooth fractures.
Constant grinding will take it's toll on your teeth causing fractures.
night guards HELP PROTECT YOUR TEETH FROM GRINDING AND CLENC
Full Arch Night Guard
Custom made to cover all your teeth on your upper or lower jaw.
To create your night guard, we simply scan your
upper or lower jaw using our CAD CAM system.
No more messy impression materials
and the most custom and precise fit possible!
We now create our own full arch night guards and they come in a variety of thicknesses for the best possible comfort.
Some of our night guards fit like a clear orthodontic aligner that not only protect your teeth, but can also serve as a retainer!
Snoring:
If you snore, you’re not alone: Up to half of all American adults snore.
Snoring may disrupt your sleep, or that of your partner.
Even if it’s not bothering you too much, it’s not a condition to ignore.
So what can you do about it? Please read on:
TAP Sleep Device
Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues, such as your tongue, soft palate and airway, as you breathe. The sagging tissues narrow your airway, causing these tissues to vibrate.
TAP is the most effective device on the market to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring because it’s easy to use and comfortable to wear.
TAP Custom is a unique oral appliance made just for you that’s incredibly effective with a more than 90% success rate.
Available in multiple hardware choices,
these premium, lab-made devices are
individually fabricated for personalized comfort.
Currently prescribed by more than 15,000+ clinicians worldwide as an anti-snoring and obstructive sleep apnea treatment, TAP Custom devices are recognized as the market leader in sleep care.