Dental innovation helps protect teeth from grinding Updated: 5/29/2008 4:00:25 PM Print Article Email Article           A dental innovation that helps ease the discomfort associated with night-time teeth grinding has made its way over the Atlantic and is now on sale in the US. Already popular in Italy, Dr Brux is a specialist night guard designed to protect teeth from the wear caused by grinding, which is formally known as bruxism. The product comes in four different colours and is customizable to every mouth, as it softens when dipped in hot water for six seconds to help it mold to the shape of the mouth. It is made from a thermoplastic material with two different levels of hardness, the first of which is softer and stays in contact with the teeth and gums. The second level creates the support needed to protect against teeth grinding and the non-occlusion position of the upper and lower arches. Mark Neuman, from Premium Dental Supplies, commented: "No effective pharmacological cure or therapy exists for bruxism, except preventing the damage by using a night guard 'made to measure' by the dentist … now there's Dr. Brux, the first alternative night guard 'made to measure' at home". Bruxism can chip teeth and wear down their protective enamel. If serious enough, it can also cause chronic headaches and jaw disorders. © 2008 Brafton Inc. Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Best man teeth? Try Madison, Wisconsin f... California proposes massive cuts in dent... Poor economy increasing dental emergenci... Dentists donate 2 days of dental care fo... Dental care for woman who superglued her... Dental care for woman superglued her tee... Dentist: Yearly visit minimum for dental... Dentist: Teeth fall out with lack of den... Sugarless gum can help with dental healt... Straightened teeth can enhance dental he... Nonprofit offers free dental care to at-... Director: Fluoride could improve dental ... Tongue piercing may negatively impact de... Director: North Carolina has dental care... AGD: Tap water better for dental health Dentist clears up dental care myths on m... Study: Dental health important for HIV i... New surgical laser provides hi-tech dent... BBC: Number of children needing dental c... Completeness, not order, counts in prope...

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