Night Guards

Night guards provided here at Lewelling Dental Care help our patients get relief from their jaw pain and headaches, and protect their teeth. Some patients find themselves clenching and grinding their teeth either during the day or, more often, at night while sleeping.  Most patients are not even aware that they even have this problem that is slowly damaging their teeth.  It is more problematic at night because it can happen for hours at a time while sleeping. Teeth clenching and grinding stresses and wears down tooth enamel.  These problems can also cause irritation to the gums. Not only do our patients complain of headaches, and jaw pain, but can also have ear pain frequently because of excessive teeth clenching and grinding.

 

Dr. Shital Kazi offers a solution from our San Lorenzo, CA dental clinic in the form of night guards. Night guards are custom made for the patient, based on impressions taken of their teeth. Every night, the patient is instructed to wear the night guard which protects their teeth if they start clenching or grinding them. It acts as a barrier between the top and bottom teeth, so they can’t grind anymore and their teeth are protected.

 

We also recommend that our patients refrain from alcoholic drinks and caffeine before bed because it can exacerbate the grinding problem. To ask us about night guards for your teeth grinding, contact us today.

Bleeding Gums

If you have bleeding gums, it is most likely due to having a form of gum disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of the adults in the U.S. have periodontal disease, which is a more severe form of gum disease.

Gum disease can cause bleeding gums, as well as swollen gums, loose teeth, tooth loss, infection, and many other problems, which is why our Lewelling Dental Care dentist Dr. Shital Kazi encourages all patients to visit our office immediately after discovering bleeding gums.

Aside from bleeding gums, other symptoms of gum disease include shifting or loose teeth, deep pockets forming between the gums, changes in tooth arrangement, and bad breath that doesn’t go away.

Here at Lewelling Dental Care, we provide several treatment options for bleeding gums and gum disease, depending on other factors our patient is experiencing. Gum disease treatment usually involves various procedures like deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, and some surgical treatments. Antibiotics can help with some infections, but periodontal treatment is the best option.

Call us here at Lewelling Dental Care in San Lorenzo, CA at 510-276-6040 to talk about your treatment options if you have bleeding gums.

Source: http://www.perio.org/consumer/cdc-study.htm