Teeth grinding and clenching is more common than you might think (affecting about 15% of the population) and can be painful and destructive. Now more than ever there are effective night guards available on the market for bruxism sufferers who clench and grind their teeth at night. Though it’s fairly common for people to grind their teeth, they may not even realize they are doing so. You may experience the following symptoms: Teeth grinding Waking up with dull headaches Jaw soreness Facial pain Fatigue from lack of sleep While occasional grinding of the teeth may not be a serious problem, long-term and consistent bruxism can lead to broken teeth, loss of tooth enamel, and even tooth loss in the worst cases. Though the exact cause is unknown, it is believed that stress and anxiety play a significant role. In addition, alcohol and cigarettes, sleep apnea, snoring, an abnormal bite, and crooked teeth may also play a role in teeth grinding. The majority of cases of bruxism can be treated by
Chomper Labs was born with a rebellious spirit and an ambitious goal for doing dental differently – providing custom dental products at exciting prices that are much lower than usually asked for. We facilitate the easy-to-use impression kits for registering your smile and make a custom night guard that prevents hard grinding and clenching of teeth.