Do I Really Need To Wear My Nightguard? – Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS

A night guard (or occlusal guard) is needed for specific reasons, the main one being that clenching your jawbone results in your teeth grinding together as you sleep. This phenomenon is also called Sleep Bruxism. A night guard will protect the top and bottom rows of teeth, which will reduce clenching and grinding substantially.
There are a lot of benefits of wearing a Night guard .It prevents damage to the teeth, relieves jaw tension and pain ,reduces headaches / migraines, establishes healthy sleep habits, snoring is prevented. A great deal of sleep bruxism is reduced, and more importantly ,it saves you money in future dental appointments.
Here are some of the consequences of not wearing a Night guard: As a result, your teeth will become misaligned, Increased risk of tooth sensitivity, Breaking or chipping of teeth, It is possible / likely that your teeth will become worn down over time, An increase in headaches, An increase in jaw and toothaches, and most of all a higher number of expensive dental appointments.
Night guards reduce discomfort and help create good sleep patterns for the consumers wearing them. You may think having a night guard is unimportant and tedious because you›ll need to wear it every night and clean it every morning. However, the dangers of not wearing a night guard outweigh the inconvenience one may cause.
Remember that your night guard will feel foreign and uncomfortable for the first few nights. It will take time to get used to, but once it does, you won’t even realize it’s there, especially when you start sleeping better. An ill-fitting night guard can do more harm than good.
To start, make an appointment with your dentist to discuss your grinding and clenching and to have them evaluate your teeth. Once a consultation is completed, your dentist will start by taking a scan of your mouth. The dentist will use this scan to create a night guard that fits your teeth.
You can always call the office of Kimberly A. Rosen, DDS at (661)255-2545 for any questions.