Professional Dental Splint for Teeth Grinding Mouth Guard for Clenching at Night TMJ Relief Protection Bruxism Custom Fit Bite Tray

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Often, the pain associated with jaw clenching can be resolved in two to four weeks with proper conservative care and temporary splinting. A shallow, smooth and concave ramp in the anterior region provides posterior disclusion during mandibular excursive movements. The mouthguard’s relevance was again brought to the center of attention in a 1927 boxing match between Jack Sharkey and Mike McTigue. As Mantri et al (2014) noted: ‘The mouth guard acts as a buffer by moving the soft tissues in the oral cavity away from the teeth preventing lacerations, bruising of lips, cheeks, and tongue during an impact. If the splint is not offering the required relief or if it is causing any discomfort or problems, it may need to be changed or replaced.

In many sports, the rules of the sport make their use compulsory, [9] or local health laws demand them.

On the other side, soft splints are created to be more comfortable to wear and are constructed of softer materials like silicone or rubber. Although grinding your teeth may not seem all that serious, it can lead to dental issues and pain if left untreated. Patients are treated based on their presented complaints from minor TMJDS caused by nocturnal parafunctional activities. On the other hand, the splints that are used for teeth whitening should not cause any pain at all, since they don’t fit as tight as the previous ones. A thermoplastic material manufactured in a pre-formed shape in various sizes that can be adapted to fit more closely to an individual's teeth and gums by heating and molding such as boiling then placing in the mouth.

The best treatment for bruxism is a bite splint, a device your dentist will provide for you to use at night while you sleep.Whenever you have a sports guard made you should advise your dentist of the type of sport you will be participating in. While you can easily purchase commercial mouth guards like those athletes wear, experts recommend having a dental mouth guard custom-fitted to your mouth. An indication of its use is questionable concerning sleep outcomes, but there may be some benefit with regard to tooth wear. Orthodontic splints should always be used within the framework of a treatment monitored by a specialist.