{"id":75,"date":"2019-05-12T20:28:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-12T20:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomthedentist.com\/blog\/?p=75"},"modified":"2026-01-21T23:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:28:08","slug":"mouthguards-in-weatherford-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/12\/mouthguards-in-weatherford-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouthguards in Weatherford Can Protect from Teeth Grinding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Has your spouse been\ncomplaining about the noise of you grinding your teeth at night? Unfortunately,\nit can be more serious than a nuisance for people trying to sleep; it can also\nlead to tooth damage and painful joint issues. But what can you do about\nsomething that happens while you\u2019re asleep? Here\u2019s what you need to know about\nteeth grinding, its effects, and how mouthguards in Weatherford can help.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bruxism \u2013 the medical term for grinding teeth at night \u2013 can\nsometimes occur due to stress or anxiety. It can also be caused by a structural\nproblem in the mouth, such as an abnormal bite or crooked teeth. Occasionally,\nit may be the side effect of a more serious sleep disorder like sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Problems Can Grinding Teeth Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over time, grinding can wear down, flatten, chip, or fracture\nyour teeth; eventually you could require dentures or other forms of tooth replacement.\nIn the meantime, you may suffer from chronic facial pain, earache, headache,\nand muscle tightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruxism can also lead to a TMJ disorder. TMJ stands for\ntemporomandibular joint, which is what connects your lower jaw to the rest of\nyour head. When there\u2019s a problem with it, it can cause pain while chewing,\nlockjaw, clicking or popping when opening the mouth, and other issues; you\u2019ll\nwant to seek TMJ\ntherapy in Weatherford<\/a> as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Mouthguards Help with Teeth Grinding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, a simple oral appliance can help with bruxism\nand TMJ disorder. Your dentist may suggest wearing a mouthguard at night to act\nas a barrier between your teeth to prevent them from wearing each other down. As\na side benefit, it can also cut down on the noise caused by grinding. Mouthguards\ncan be purchased over the counter, but it most likely won\u2019t fit as well as one\nthat\u2019s been custom-fitted by the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a special kind of mouthguard called an occlusal\nsplint is used. It shifts the jaw into a new position, allowing muscles agitated\nin TMJ disorder to relax and heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you\u2019re grinding your teeth at night, make\nan appointment with your dentist in Weatherford; they can examine your teeth\nand jaw to identify the telltale signs and prescribe an appropriate treatment.\nRemember: teeth grinding and TMJ disorders can be inconvenient, but they\u2019re not\nan inconvenience you have to live with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Thomas J. Novak served in the US Navy Dental Corps for five years and earned the honor of \u201cTop Doc.\u201d At his practice, he strives to provide a lively atmosphere and quick, efficient treatment for the entire family. He can custom-fit mouthguards and occlusal splints for patients with bruxism and TMJ disorders. To schedule an appointment, visit his practice\u2019s website<\/a> or call (817) 230-4340<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Has your spouse been complaining about the noise of you grinding your teeth at night? Unfortunately, it can be more serious than a nuisance for people trying to sleep; it can also lead to tooth damage and painful joint issues. But what can you do about something that happens while you\u2019re asleep? Here\u2019s what you need to know about teeth grinding, its effects, and how mouthguards in Weatherford can help.   (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":497,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions\/497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beacondentistry.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}