{"id":101,"date":"2022-02-16T23:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2022-03-20T23:42:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T23:42:44","slug":"mouthguard-3-tips-to-care-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgemilldentalcare.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/16\/mouthguard-3-tips-to-care-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Take Care of Your Mouthguard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you grind your teeth or clench your jaw? You may need to speak with your dentist about receiving treatment for bruxism. According to Sleep Foundation\u2019s website, this common condition affects anywhere from around six to 50% of children, around 15% of teens, 8% of middle-aged adults, and 3% of older adults. Side effects include headaches, tooth or jaw pain, and overly worn teeth. Mouthguards create a barrier between your top and bottom teeth and are commonly used to lessen the effects of this condition. If your dentist gives you a mouthguard<\/a> to help with bruxism, follow these three tips to ensure that it remains in good condition and you get the most out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Don\u2019t Forget to Wear Your Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to wear your mouthguard every time you fall asleep so that your teeth don\u2019t grind together and cause a host of oral health issues. If you often take naps after school, work, or dinner, you may forget to put your dental guard in before doing so. To prevent this, you may want to consider storing it near the areas where you often fall asleep. This will allow you to quickly put it on before you fall asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #2: Care for Your Dental Guard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Along with wearing your dental guard before you go to sleep, it\u2019s also important to take good care of it. Some tips to help you properly clean your dental guard include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n