Nightguards and TMD Splints

Nightguards and TMD Splints

Do you wake up with a stiff, tired jaw? Are your teeth sensitive to cold drinks? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be grinding or clenching your teeth during sleep. Grinding of the teeth is a medical condition called bruxism. Over time, bruxism will result in the wearing down of your natural tooth enamel. In fact, studies suggest that those who grind and clench their teeth experience up to 80 times the normal wear per day compared with those who do not.

Temporomandibular dysfunction, also called TMD for short, is damage to the jaw joint which results in pain. This damage can result from grinding of the teeth. Over time, this condition typically worsens becoming chronic causing great discomfort and pain to the sufferer. Here Gentle Dental Hervey Bay will assess your TMD condition and recommend a treatment or a referral to a specialist for management.