DENTAL HEALTH-Key to Good,Nights Teeth!

 Good Dental Health Helps you to Sleep Better!

There is nothing more frustrating then having a busy and tiring day but then not being able to sleep soundly during the night when you desperately need to recharge for the next day. 

        Many patients do not associate sleep problems with dental problems, but actually the two can be very closely related. During a regular dental examination it is quickly apparent from the inside of a persons mouth that they grind and clench their teeth.Also, Deep furrows in the cheek lining and the side of the tongue, flat worn surfaces on front and back teeth, chipped cusps on molars and sometimes clicking uncomfortable jaw joints says a lot about it! Often we question about neck pain and headaches, night time waking and daytime tiredness,which  reveal that the effects are even more complicated!

So why do so many people grind their teeth?

It has been shown, some medications cause grinding or bruxism as it is technically called. Obstructed airways preventing proper deep breathing is another cause, as is a tooth’s positioning so the other teeth can not fit together properly. The most common cause though is stress. The massive amount of pressure on all our time means we go to bed still buzzing with it. Many patients, once aware of the problem, even realise they are clenching and grinding whilst driving or working at their desk.

So what is the answer for all the bruxists?

The first step is diagnosis. Just knowing why you are getting those chipped teeth, headaches or neck pains can be a huge relief and save many expensive dental repairs, prescriptions and physiotherapy appointments. 

For those who can not break the habit, we have a range of appliances to wear at night to help give relief from headaches and neck pain as well as snoring!They give a huge relief and wear one regularly to prevent headaches, which you may need painkillers for otherwise. We can’t take away the stresses of day to day life, but we can help make your nights sleep a little better!

At Thanjai Dental centre, our team  offers wide range of dental treatments to fit  all your needs. Contact us today(919443137414) if you would like to enquire about our treatments or book an appointment with us at www.thanjaidental.com.