Night Guards
Nightguards are recommended for patients to treat TMJ disorders and for those who clench or grind their teeth at night as a way to protect their teeth and bite. Bite-guards are made of hard acrylic and are recommended to protect the jaw and teeth during physical activity and sports such as boxing, football, basketball, or other activities where your mouth may get hit. In addition, these guards protect the soft tissues of your tongue, lips and cheek lining.
You should never use a soft plastic mouthguard to try to relieve the pain and symptoms of TMJ as this type of appliance will almost always worsen the problem.
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