The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to our lives. And oral health is no exception. The outbreak is causing a lot of stress for people in general. With increased stress and anxiety, many people are experiencing unexpected side effects like bruxism, or teeth grinding, which can lead to a lot of dental problems.

What is Bruxism?

Bruxism is a condition in which people unconsciously clench or grind their teeth, often during sleep. However, bruxism might happen during the daytime as well. Bruxism exerts several hours of force on the teeth, which can quickly cause significant damage to all of your teeth. And to protect your teeth from the damaging effects of bruxism, nightguards (bruxism appliances) can be of great help.

How can night guards help?

Nightguards are designed to be worn during sleep. They can be of various types, such as prefabricated or custom-made. The night guards we offer are custom-fit to each person’s bite and provide a barrier between your upper and lower set of teeth, preventing them from grinding against each other.
The stress described above can cause bruxism, or teeth grinding and clenching that lead to TMJ pain and muscle soreness. This can eventually affect a person’s ability to eat and cause some sleep disturbances as well. Occlusal guards or bruxism appliances are considered a conservative approach to managing bruxism and protecting overall oral health during those stressful times.