Teeth grinding and clenching can result in jaw discomfort and potential damage to your teeth. Night guards, custom-made by Dr. Joseph E. Frew in Silver Spring, Maryland, provide both excellent protection for teeth, along with relief of the symptoms caused by teeth grinding during sleep.
Night Guards Q & A
How common is bruxism, or teeth grinding?
Bruxism is a common sleep problem, affecting 10% of adults, and as many as 15% of children, according to the National Sleep Association. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including not just by stress and anxiety, but also sleep disorders, an abnormal bite, or teeth that are missing or crooked.