What will a Bite Splint do for me?

I have for years recommended Bite Splints or Night Guards regularly for many patients. I will link here to the most recent good article I have found on Occlusal Bite Splint Therapy. To summarize, excessive force can cause breakdown and wear on the teeth and negatively impact the gum tissue and muscles of the face, jaw and neck, and the jaw joint (TMJ). The ideal situation is for the upper and lower teeth to come into contact with equal distribution of force. The problem is exacerbated in times of stress, when clenching and grinding are added to the situation (often at night without knowledge of the patient). The Night Guard or Bite Splint is a conservative treatment that will “even out” the biting pressure on all the teeth, and help stop the damaging effects of a mis-matched occlusion. In many cases we have seen patients relieved of headaches, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and tooth sensitivity.
If this sounds like a familiar situation you may be experiencing, please contact the office for an evaluation.

Click here for the complete article by a fellow, Pankey Dentist.