http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/902/mouthguards-for-sports-and-bruxism/ Jim Du Molin offers dental marketing news and dental practice management advice for dentists. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/902/mouthguards-for-sports-and-bruxism/comment-page-1/#comment-11766 Kristen Marlin Mon, 16 May 2011 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/?p=902#comment-11766 Mouth guards have been used for close contact sports. And today, these may be used to protect teeth from grinding with those people who have bruxism. Continued teeth grinding is not good because it may damage your teeth. That's why most dentists advise their patients who have bruxism to wear mouth guards for teeth protection.   Mouth guards have been used for close contact sports. And today, these may be used to protect teeth from grinding with those people who have bruxism. Continued teeth grinding is not good because it may damage your teeth. That’s why most dentists advise their patients who have bruxism to wear mouth guards for teeth protection.

 

]]> http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/902/mouthguards-for-sports-and-bruxism/comment-page-1/#comment-2962 Dental Procedures For Teeth Grinding Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:53:53 +0000 http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/?p=902#comment-2962 [...] Mouthguards: From Sports to Teeth Grinding [...] [...] Mouthguards: From Sports to Teeth Grinding [...]

]]> http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/902/mouthguards-for-sports-and-bruxism/comment-page-1/#comment-2772 Lew Specker Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:20:24 +0000 http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/?p=902#comment-2772 Agree with Melody. (90% of occlusal appliances that patients bring in do not fit, are not worn, have not been properly adjusted or the purpose has not been explained to the patient. As far as sleep related appliances, right now Dentists cannot diagnose sleep apnea. ENT's that refer to me break down the degree of sleep apnea and possible ENT procedures that they may offer. I believe that nocturnal appliances must provide a continuous patent airway as well as properly position the Md to maximize the opening of the throat and position of the tongue. Agree with Melody. (90% of occlusal appliances that patients bring in do not fit, are not worn, have not been properly adjusted or the purpose has not been explained to the patient. As far as sleep related appliances, right now Dentists cannot diagnose sleep apnea. ENT’s that refer to me break down the degree of sleep apnea and possible ENT procedures that they may offer. I believe that nocturnal appliances must provide a continuous patent airway as well as properly position the Md to maximize the opening of the throat and position of the tongue.

]]> http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/902/mouthguards-for-sports-and-bruxism/comment-page-1/#comment-2695 Melody A Barron, DDS Sat, 30 May 2009 13:11:23 +0000 http://www.thewealthydentist.com/blog/?p=902#comment-2695 TMJ, Bruxism and Sleep disorders definitely have a science to their treatment. To say "use a nightguard" or "use a splint" is often an over-simplification of the needed treatment. For instance an FDA approved appliance for sleep apnea is required in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea by oral appliance therapy. Sleep Apnea must be diagnosed by a qualified sleep physician. Bruxism is a sure sign to look for sleep disordered breathing underlying this activity. You need to learn when you should refer your patient to a qualified dentist trained in treating TMJ disorders and Sleep Disordered Breathing. TMJ, Bruxism and Sleep disorders definitely have a science to their treatment. To say “use a nightguard” or “use a splint” is often an over-simplification of the needed treatment. For instance an FDA approved appliance for sleep apnea is required in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea by oral appliance therapy. Sleep Apnea must be diagnosed by a qualified sleep physician. Bruxism is a sure sign to look for sleep disordered breathing underlying this activity. You need to learn when you should refer your patient to a qualified dentist trained in treating TMJ disorders and Sleep Disordered Breathing.

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