Bruxism is commonly known as teeth grinding. If you experience teeth clenching and grinding, then you need not be afraid. An estimated 8% of the population are victims of sleep bruxism. Another 20% suffer from awake bruxism. This condition may not be easy to treat as it is caused by stress. Its symptoms are tooth damage, insomnia, and facial pain. You may find yourself looking for ways of treating these symptoms instead of a full cure.
One of the ways suggested by most dentists for reducing the symptoms of teeth grinding is the use of dental guards. Dental guards reduce these symptoms in the following ways.
Enamel Protection
The main benefit of the dental guards is the protection that it gives your tooth enamel. Depending on the severity of the bruxism, you may choose a soft rubber teeth guard which is preferable if you clench rather than grind. The other choice can be the hybrid laminate guards that have a soft interior and a hard exterior which is excellent for those who experience moderate grinding. There is also the hard acrylic guard which is the best for heavy grinding. All these guards provide a layer between the teeth which prevents grinding together as well as eroding the tooth enamel. You can change your teeth guard when it is ground down.
The tooth is made of a layer of hard protective enamel that covers a layer of dentin that protects the cluster of blood vessels and nerves. Both the dentine and …