Grinding or Clenching Your Teeth While You Sleep.
Question: I have this bad habit of grinding/clenching my teeth but only while I am sleep. I do not grind my teeth while I am wake so I am not sure what can be done about it. I do not want to cause damage to my teeth.
Answer: Think about getting a night guard. Many times night guards can be bough at drug stores, however your dentist can also custom make a night guard that will better fit your mouth. A night guard will help to redistribute the forces from grinding and protect your teeth from damage.
Your dentist may also advise having regular dental visits so that he or she can check for any tooth movement of cavities that may result from wearing such an appliance. It is also important to remember that in order for the night guard to work you must remember to put it in at night while you sleep.
