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MOUTHGUARDS / NIGHTGUARDS
A nightguard is a custom-made acrylic mouth piece that is worn to protect the teeth from grinding (bruxing) or clenching, mostly occurring during sleep.
Many people clench and/or grind their teeth and may not even know it. Some people do this every night, and some only do this occasionally. Occasional grinding does not usually cause harm. When grinding occurs on a continual basis, the teeth can be badly damaged and cause other oral health complications. Chronic grinding can also affect your jaw, resulting in possible hearing loss, cause or worsen TMJ, and even change the appearance of your face.
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