If you grind your teeth or clench your jaw in your sleep, you may wake up with sore jaw muscles, chronic headaches, earaches, and jaw pain. This is also called bruxism. A night guard could help minimize your symptoms and prevent teeth grinding while sleeping. A night guard is a comfortable, removable appliance that can be fit for you by Dr. Dudley. You may not even realize the added stress that comes from clenching your jaw at night. If you think you might be a teeth grinder, talk to us about possible treatments.
Protecting your smile if you play sports is essential. Injuries to the mouth are some of the most common injuries occurring in athletes. Certainly, you want mouthguards for your kids who play sports. If you participate in sports regularly, be sure to talk with Dr. Dudley to find out if a mouthguard is something you should consider.
