Blog - Occlusal Guards

In some cases, migraines are caused by a condition called bruxism—teeth grinding and clenching. If you suffer from bruxism in Royal Oak, MI, your dentist can help. In doing so, we can also eliminate related headaches, neck and shoulder pain and prevent tooth loss due to wear and tear.

Bruxism can also influence your jaw joint health, leading to the disorder ...

Starting the day with a headache is never a good sign, but it's been happening to you more frequently. Sometimes the headaches go away, but on the days they get progressively worse, you find it hard to focus and complete your tasks at work. An occlusal guard may be the solution you need and Dr. Suchi Chalasani can help!

What is ...

If we recommended an occlusal guard, you might wonder what that even means. In most cases, an occlusal guard is similar to a nightguard, or splint, and we usually recommend that patients wear them at night to protect their teeth or help their jaws relax. In some cases, however, patients can benefit from daytime use.

Why We Recommend Occlusal Guards

If you ...