Bruxism is the condition of those who bite down or grind their jaws due to the stress or discomfort. Some bite and grind while they are awake, whilst others do so when sleeping. These habits generally put a strain on the TMJ causing tension, and stress leading to other conditions in the region as well. Continuous teeth grinding without proper intervention lead to severe headaches, migraines, ear, and neck pains.
TMD is a very real problem and can great obstruct you from having a high quality of life. TMD is easily treated by a Dubai TMJ/TMD dentist using various devices, techniques and exercises. Delaying TMD treatment in Dubai may lead to teeth damage, bite problems and also force teeth out of their correct positions. Mouth guards and splints are two specially designed devices used to hold the jaws in place while you sleep. These removable appliances are designed to size to fit in correctly and comfortably.
The Difference Between Night Guards and Splints
- Splints are curved structures worn on either the upper or lower jaws. Maxillary splints are worn on the upper teeth whilst mandibular splints are worn along the lower teeth.
- Night Guard – Similar to the mouth guards worn by sportsman, the teeth shaoped plastic moulds stands to stop teeth grinding by keeping the upper and lower jaws separate.
A mouth guard is meant to keep you from teeth grinding by acting as a temporary barrier whilst the splint is meant to push back your teeth to the right position alleviating bad bite.
