Stefan del Rey Schnitzler

Bruxism - Teeth grinding or clentching

Bruxism pictures

Teeth grinding mouth guard

It is a rigid resin guard with the form of a horseshoe, which is perfectly adjusted to the teeth of each patient.

Usually it will be used at night if bruxism does not dissapear spontaneously.

When bruxism appears during the night it could hardly be avoided. So it is treated by means of putting a rigid mouth guard between the teeth during the night. This night mouth guard avoids teeth wear and diminishes muscle overload.

When bruxism occurs during the day the patient should be made aware of it, so that he could consciously avoid this habit. If the habit still persists the use of a mouth guard is recommended, even in the daytime.