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I think this this article leaves out the consequences of the device, which I believe include permanently changing your bite and tooth damage.
by jzig 5y ago
I think this this article leaves out the consequences of the device, which I believe include permanently changing your bite and tooth damage.
- dataflow 5y agoIt's weird because I'm seeing this page [1] say the exact opposite of what I'm reading here: "Prescribing a night guard to a person with sleep apnea will stop the teeth from becoming damaged, but will not address the much more serious issue of keeping the person breathing at night. [...] The scientific evidence that bruxism can be a symptom of sleep apnea has come from studies that were relatively recent, and not all dentists are aware of this information yet. This is why many dentists are still prescribing night guards for bruxism without screening for sleep apnea." [1] https://millcreekdentistry.com/why-a-night-guard-for-teeth-grinding-isnt-always-a-good-idea-dentist-woodinville-area/ https://millcreekdentistry.com/why-a-night-guard-for-teeth-g...
- kevingadd 5y agoFWIW, some mouth guards are actually beneficial for your bite, though I can't comment on tooth damage. I bought Invisalign from my dentist which is a specially-made acrylic mouth guard that is designed to realign your teeth/jaw, and probably also serves this purpose... unfortunately, I'm allergic to acrylics so I had to stop using it. I've yet to successfully fall asleep while using a CPAP, so I wish this was an alternative for me. Alas.
- noyesno 5y agoIt's true, my SO had to switch from a mouth guard to a CPAP machine because the guard was changing their bite "pattern" to worse.