If Your Molars Ache When You Wake Up in the Morning, You Should Suspect This Habit.

If your molars ache when you wake up in the morning?

You should suspect this habit.

"Lately, when I wake up after sleeping, my jaw and teeth hurt."

Hello.

This is Seoul Vardy Dental Clinic.

On days when you are especially tired or stressed,

have you ever woken up in the morning with jaw and molar pain?

Could it be that you are clenching your teeth in your sleep or grinding your teeth?

These habits place a great burden on your teeth and temporomandibular joints without you even realizing it.

"Huh? I don't grind my teeth...

There are more people than you might think who do not realize that they grind or clench their teeth while sleeping.

Because while sleeping,

you cannot control it consciously.

How can a dental clinic tell?

People who have a habit of clenching their teeth or grinding them can be identified right away just by looking at their teeth.

The chewing surfaces are often worn down a lot, or tiny cracks have formed.

Did you know that while you sleep,

a tremendous force of up to 60 to 80 kg is applied to your teeth unconsciously?

When excessive force is concentrated on the teeth like this,

wear and cracks are more likely to occur,

231013 Tooth wear

231013 Teeth worn down by grinding

In severe cases, they can crack or even break completely.

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Not only that, but these habits of grinding and clenching can also lead to temporomandibular joint disorders.

"Then what should I do?

I can't consciously stop grinding or clenching while I'm asleep..."

Don't worry.

There is a way to protect your teeth and temporomandibular joints even while you sleep.

<Table of Contents>

1. How to protect my teeth from grinding and clenching
2. Good habits that can protect my temporomandibular joints from grinding and clenching

1. How to protect my teeth from grinding and clenching If your molars keep aching or your temporomandibular joints feel stiff because of grinding or clenching,

it is a good idea to protect your teeth with a splint at the dental clinic.

"S... splint...? What is that...?"

Don't think of it as something difficult. You have probably seen one at least once.

You know the mouthguard that boxing 선수 wear during matches? A splint plays a similar role.

However, a mouthguard for boxing 선수 must protect the teeth from strong impact, so it is made thicker,

while a mouthguard for grinding teeth (a splint) is much thinner than that.

If you wear a splint while sleeping, you can protect your teeth from grinding.

Thanks to that, you can prevent tooth wear, cracks, and temporomandibular joint problems.

2. Good habits that can protect my temporomandibular joints from grinding and clenching Grinding is not just about wearing down the teeth; it can also cause problems with the temporomandibular joints.

202504 Difference in condylar size between both temporomandibular joints

Therefore, it is important to develop habits in daily life that protect the temporomandibular joints.

First, keep your teeth slightly apart as usual. In a relaxed state, gently close your lips, and keep the upper and lower teeth slightly apart so that they do not touch each other.

Second, warm compress before bed Before falling asleep, wrapping the area around the temporomandibular joints with a warm towel for a warm compress is very helpful for relaxing the muscles.

Third, consider jaw Botox

If your jaw muscles are already tense and painful, jaw Botox is also one of the effective treatment options. If your jaw often feels stiff and your teeth feel uncomfortable every morning, now is the time for treatment.

Seoul Vardy Dental Clinic is directly treated by the head doctor, who has completed training from the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Education and Research Association.

With an in-house digital dental laboratory, we can produce precise grinding appliances that are tailored to the patient's oral condition.

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Treatment that brings back a pain-free morning and comfort. Seoul Vardy Dental Clinic will be with you.

Thank you!

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If your molars ache when you wake up in the morning? You should suspect this habit.

| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardy Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. The information provided is for reference only, and we recommend visiting a medical institution to receive guidance from medical professionals regarding symptom assessment and accurate management methods. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possible risks depending on the individual (such as inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make your decision after sufficient consultation with the medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |