{"id":30,"date":"2014-10-15T13:43:02","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T13:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pasadenafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2023-06-19T15:09:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T15:09:34","slug":"nightguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pasadenafamilydentistry.com\/blog\/nightguard\/","title":{"rendered":"Remedy the Effects of Bruxism with a Custom Nightguard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Without even realizing, many people grind and clench their teeth. In fact, this tends to be an unconscious habit either during the day if we are stressed and anxious, or at night when we are asleep. Whenever it happens, teeth grinding and clenching, or bruxism, can be detrimental to your teeth, as well as to your bite and jaw. At Pasadena Family Dentistry<\/a> in Pasadena, TX<\/a>, Dr. Kimber Holmes and Dr. Erica Revel can prescribe an oral appliance, called a nightguard<\/a> or splint, to prevent grinding and clenching.<\/p>\n

The Symptoms and Consequences of Bruxism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common symptoms of bruxism may include tooth pain, jaw soreness, headaches or an earache in the absence of infection. Some of the consequences of bruxism are visible, although others are not visibly apparent. So, if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of bruxism, it\u2019s important to have a dentist evaluate your unique situation. The consequences of teeth grinding and clenching include:<\/p>\n