tcs® Nightguard
Stop clenching and grinding your teeth while sleeping.
An estimate of 30 to 40 million Americans suffer from Bruxism.
tcs® Nightguards are used to protect your teeth while sleeping. They minimize the damage to your teeth from bruxism, which is the clenching of teeth, usually while sleeping. Clenching may cause pressure on the muscles, tissues, and structures of the jaw; furthermore, it can cause headaches, ear, jaw, neck pain, and ringing in the ear. These symptoms are called “TMJ” disorder or Temperomandibular Joint Disorder. If not treated, bruxism can cause damage to the “TMJ”. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the area directly in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper jaw (maxilla) and lower jaw (mandible) meet.
Teeth grinding while sleeping is also very common, it may be due to stress and/or anxiety. Excessive teeth grinding can wear down your teeth. Usually the individual that is a teeth grinder is not even aware of the problem, they are usually told by somebody else. If you have been told that you grind your teeth while sleeping, it would be highly recommended to visit your dentist.
If you think you may have a TMJ disorder, fortunately there are many options for treatment. tcs® Nightguards may be an option to consider. They are custom-made, thin transparent retainer-like appliances fabricated in a dental laboratory from a moldable acrylate compound. tcs® Nightguards create a cushion between the upper and lower teeth that prevents the teeth from grinding or clenching. tcs® Nightguards are durable, retentive, comfortable and do not require clasps.
With the appropriate care a tcs® Nightguard could last approximately 3 to 5 years.