Night guards

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Do night guards work? Who would benefit from them? Those are two very good questions. First lets talk about what they are  used for. Night guards are essentially used to protect ones teeth from damage due to grinding. In a lot of cases they are also used to help those with temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ for short. To find out if you are one of the individuals that would benefit from a night guard, ask yourself some of these questions.

• Has someone told you that you grind your teeth at night?
• Do you wake up with headaches?
• Do you find yourself clenching your teeth throughout the day?
• Have your teeth become worn down?
• Is your jaw clenched upon wakening?
• Are you commonly stressed?
• Does your jaw pop when you open and close?

If you answered yes to any of these, it's probably a good idea to check with your dentist to find the right night guard for you. There are several different types so it's best to find out what fits within your budget and what will do the best job.