Wearing a night guard (mouth guard for sleeping) is one of the best ways to protect your teeth if you grind or clench at night. Bruxism (teeth grinding) during sleep is very common, estimated to affect over 30% of adults to some degree and it can lead to headaches, jaw pain, chipped teeth, and worn-down teeth. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists have reported a significant rise in stress-related teeth grinding; more than 70% of dentists saw increased clenching/grinding in their patients ...

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