Mouth guards are an excellent option to protect the teeth from strong vertical forces caused by grinding, which causes teeth to wear down, crack and break over time. Though, it does not address the root concern of why you are grinding your teeth or stop you from clenching, a mouth guard can serve as a cushion to prevent further damage to the teeth.

It is important to note that many people who grind their teeth at night may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is the instinctual response the body uses to reopen a collapsed airway by advancing the jaw forward. If you feel that you are grinding your teeth at night, it is important to be screened for sleep apnea.

Other leading causes of clenching and grinding include temporomandibular joint disorder and stress which can be adequately managed and treated with injections of Botox Therapeutic.