 Dental Appliance can help with the following: | |  | | | Metabolic |  Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth) | A plastic mouth guard can protect the teeth from harm in cases of bruxism at night. A bite plate is a removable plastic device which prevents teeth from coming together. In some cases, such as with an overbite, it may eventually improve the bite. |
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GLOSSARY
Bruxism
Prolonged, unintentional grinding and clenching of the teeth, usually occurring during sleep. 'Bruxers' are often unaware that they have developed this habit. Symptoms include abraded/chipped teeth (in extreme cases, waking up with tooth chips in the mouth); facial pain; oversensitive teeth; tense facial and jaw muscles; headaches; dislocation of the jaw; damage to the tooth enamel, exposing the inside of the tooth; a popping or clicking in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); tongue indentations; damage to the inside of the cheek.
Last updated: Apr 13, 2008
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