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Smart mouth guard tells users if they're grinding their teeth
Bruxism – or "tooth-grinding" to most of us – is a very common problem. Often caused by stress, it can cause tooth damage, headaches, insomnia and jaw pain. Unfortunately, because it occurs when we're sleeping, many people don't even realize they're doing it. Often, a night spent under observation at a sleep clinic is the only way of "catching it in action." That could be about to change, however, thanks to the development of a bruxism-detecting mouth guard.
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I had a problem with grinding my teeth. I've really just stopped over time. Are there mouth guards that help prevent this?
There definitely are, but I've always had a tough time with them due to a messed up jawline. Talk to your dentist the next time you're in and they'll have options if you are interested. As an alternative, my mouth guard is affectionately known as my wife. When I'm grinding my teeth and waking her up with the squeaking sound, she nudges me a few times and I apparently stop doing it.