A Night of Sleep Lost to Teeth Grinding: A Night Guard for Comfortable Sleep

Every morning starts with a stiff jaw and a headache..

There are times when it feels too painful

Sometimes a spouse or family member

may say, “Why are you grinding your teeth all night?”

Because the world feels so harsh these days,

we experience a lot of stress,

and these symptoms can appear

unconsciously.

Teeth grinding wears down the teeth,

and worn teeth can cause

loss of occlusal vertical dimension,

cracks in the molars, splitting,

and various other problems,

so it is important to begin preventive treatment

as early as possible.

When you grind or clench your teeth, sometimes

the sound of your own grinding can even

slightly wake you up.

Even if you have never experienced that,

when you wake up in the morning,

a stiff feeling around the ears,

or

a stiff jaw after waking up,

can make you suspect 'teeth grinding.'

Modern people commonly experience

various work-related stresses,

irregular sleep patterns,

and even smartphone posture,

so a variety of causes are

working together.

As a result, people complaining of these symptoms,

together with forward head posture syndrome,

rounded shoulders, and

trapezius muscle tension,

are increasing significantly.

Research explains that

tension in the neck and shoulder muscles caused by poor posture

also affects the jaw area.

Pain felt in different areas depending on the muscles involved

I also continuously inform people about these issues

while palpating various muscles

and relieving tension through massage.

Teeth Grinding Device (Night Guard)

Custom Hard-Type Night Guard

A hard-type night guard goes beyond simply

preventing tooth damage caused by the habit of grinding

or clenching teeth.

Research shows that it also helps reduce the frequency

of teeth grinding by relieving tension in the jaw muscles.

It also helps relieve pain by distributing

excessive pressure placed on the temporomandibular joint.

Teeth grinding device ⓒ Jaejugooin Dental Clinic

“Isn’t it uncomfortable to wear?”

Many people worry about that,

but of course it feels uncomfortable at first.

Most people naturally adapt within about a week.

If you have experienced orthodontic treatment,

you may relate:

a t first you can barely speak properly,

but later it becomes no problem.

After a short adjustment period,

you can wear it naturally.

It is made by a specialized dental laboratory.

At the clinic, we do not take impressions with clay;

instead, we use Dentsply Sirona’s 3D intraoral scanner,

PrimeScan, to scan the teeth and gums

and create a custom-made device,

and we perform fine adjustments n through regular checkups.

PrimeScan intraoral scanner ⓒ Jaejugooin Dental Clinic

Of course, a night guard alone

does not solve every problem.

You also need to maintain proper posture,

sleep regularly,

and make efforts to manage stress.

In particular, at Jaejugooin Dental Clinic,

we also recommend teeth grinding Botox using Xeomin.

We recommend consulting with a specialist

to find a comprehensive management method

that is right for you.

Xeomin Botox 100 units ⓒ Jaejugooin Dental Clinic

Healthy teeth

and comfortable sleep

are important issues directly linked to quality of life.

Do not leave it untreated any longer

and consult a specialist.

If you have any questions,

please feel free to contact us anytime.

Wishing you a comfortable day today as well!