Do not blame your stiff jaw or stiff neck for sleeping on a flat or oddly angled pillow. A pattern of nighttime teeth grinding or jaw clenching (known to be bruxism), could be the cause.
Bruxism is more common that most people realize. It affects approximately 1 out 6 American adults.
The signs of bruxism are teeth pain, sensitivity, and pain in the jaws, neck, and inner ears. If untreated, bruxism can also cause permanent damage to teeth by removing the protective enamel. A compromised enamel can also increase the likelihood of developing cavities or gum disease.
Bruxism is often caused by stress. There is no treatment or medication that can cure it. However, you can manage the condition by wearing a nighttime protective dental guard as part your regular oral care routine.
The problem is that the current products are not able to position the jaw properly to alleviate the symptoms of bruxism.
Enter the Ora-Guard Dental Grind Guard, a newly designed product that has been reviewed and cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for use by patients with bruxism.
The nighttime guard’s dental material is soft and medical-grade. It absorbs the pressure from jaw clenching.
The guard features hard-surface molar pads that protect teeth against nighttime bruxism.
Clinically, the unique 2-mm bite wedge design slides the lower jaw forward and down, and clinically it has been shown to increase the airway volume by 30%, allowing for more natural breathing in the night.
Ora-Guard is also significantly cheaper than custom-made dental grind guards. A simple microwave fit procedure can provide a customized, easy-to-fit fit.
Flexible labial straps allow the guard to be adjusted for most mouth sizes. T-bars at each end help keep it in place. The guard is easy to maintain: rinse it with water or mouthwash before you use it at night, and then store it in the case that comes with it during the day.
This guard has a longer life span than current guards due to its advanced materials.
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