
Many people have unconscious behaviors that seem to express themselves especially at night. Your jaw is one of the primary areas where our brain often controls without our express desire. This means that while you sleep, you could be doing serious harm to your smile, and in turn, your overall health.
The act of grinding and clenching overnight is called bruxism, and it can wreak havoc on the physical structures of the mouth. Beyond wearing down your incisors and molars, you can actually readjust how they sit within your head. These overnight motions can cause very pointed damage due to the repetitive action.
Stopping the brain from trying to move while unconscious has proven to be an incredibly difficult thing to do. Our mental defenses are down! So today, your Cerritos, CA dentist writes about how custom-fitted night guards may help alleviate some of the pain and damage that can come through bruxism!
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