Plymouth, MN Dentist Dr. Kamal Ahmed of Artisan Dental Treats Bruxism with Custom-Fitted Night Guard

PLYMOUTH, Minn. - Nov. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Artisan Dental

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Plymouth, MN Dentist, Dr. Kamal Ahmed of Artisan Dental Treats Bruxism with Custom-Fitted Night Guards

Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, does not usually cause harm, but when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise. Before this happens, Dr. Kamal Ahmed at Artisan Dental can provide patients who suffer from bruxism with a custom-fitted night guard that is very durable and can be used for up to ten years.

Experts aren’t always sure why bruxism happens. In some cases, patients may grind because the top and bottom teeth aren’t aligned properly. Some signs and symptoms of bruxism include teeth grinding or clenching that may be loud enough to wake your sleep partner, jaw pain or soreness, increased tooth sensitivity and/or teeth that are flattened, chipped or loose. Some people grind their teeth only during sleep. This is called "nocturnal bruxism" or "sleep-related bruxism." Others grind or clench their teeth during the daytime as well.

It might be pretty unattractive to wear a night guard in the day time, so that is why it should be worn during sleep. The night guard, which is very similar to a mouth guard that athletes wear, provides a barrier between your top and bottom teeth while you sleep. All night guards at Artisan Dental are custom fitted for comfort and allow for proper breathing. To create the night guard Dr. Kamal Ahmed will first take an impression of your teeth and have the night guard created by a dental lab.

If you experience any signs of bruxism see your dentist immediately and consider a night guard. To learn more about night guards visit www.artisandentalmn.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Kamal Ahmed in Plymouth, MN, call 763-519-8880.