Treating Bruxism and TMJ for Seniors

Reviewed by  Monroe Elkin, BS PHARM., DMD

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OCCURRENCE OF BRUXISM AND TMJ IN SENIORS

Like so many conditions, seniors are more likely to suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding) and TMJ disorder (commonly called TMJ, which often causes teeth clenching). Either one of these conditions can happen when you're awake or when you're asleep, but are more common during sleep. The downside to that is that if they happen during sleep, you may not even be aware that you have bruxism or TMJ.

 

However, if you tend to wake up with headaches that are not normal to your daily experience or if you have been waking up with a sore jaw or neck, you may have bruxism or TMJ. Fortunately, CustMbite offers a variety of products to help treat or even prevent bruxism and TMJ in seniors.

 

While you can always treat the soreness caused by bruxism and TMJ with pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or naproxen (Aleve), it's much easier to focus on prevention. Dentists generally recommend a nighttime mouthguard, or nightguard, to prevent your teeth from grinding or clenching during the night. CustMbite has a few different nightguards that can work for you depending on your circumstances.

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WHICH MOUTHGUARD IS RIGHT FOR BRUXISM AND TMJ IN SENIORS?
  • The CustMbite Nightguard
  • If you suffer from moderate pain caused by bruxism or TMJ, most dentists suggest using a customized nightguard like ours. Our CustMbite Nightguard is comfortable, flexible, and stays in all night because of its customized fit.
  • The CustMbite Hard Surface Nightguard
  • If TMJ or bruxism is causing you severe pain due to intense teeth grinding, you will want an extra-durable nightguard that can take bruxism without undue wear and tear. Our Hard Surface Nightguard is the best choice for severe teeth grinding and clenching.
  • The CustMbite Snore Relief Mouthpiece
  • Sometimes bruxism and TMJ in seniors come along with heavy snoring. If that's the case for you, you can benefit from using our Snore Relief Mouthpiece. It also consists of nightguards, but these have a special feature called tori, which move your tongue out of your airway to prevent snoring. Unlike other devices that attempt to prevent snoring by moving your jaw forward, our Snore Relief Mouthpiece is safe and comfortable to use.
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TREATMENT DIFFICULTIES FOR BRUXISM AND TMJ IN SENIORS

Treatment for TMJ and bruxism can be especially difficult for the elderly because many nightguards are hard for seniors to keep in their mouths while sleeping. They may be so big, bulky, and uncomfortable that many seniors will choose to leave them on the shelf rather than wear them despite the fact that they know they will wake up in pain.

 

The CustMbite family of products was developed with the help of dental professionals to be easy to use and comfortable for people of all ages. Our patented VistaMaxx material is tough enough to stand up to teeth grinding and clenching while remaining flexible enough to be comfortable to wear all night and even during naps. What's more, the material has been cleared by the FDA and is free of harmful BPAs.

 

Maintaining your CustMbite oral appliance is easy, too. Each time you take it off, you can just spray it with our CustMbite All Natural Oral Appliance Cleaner. Then wipe it off and rinse in water, and it's ready to go next time you are ready to sleep. Be sure to use the cleaner on the case, too.

 


WHERE CAN I GET A CUSTMBITE ORAL APPLIANCE FOR BRUXISM OR TMJ IN SENIORS?

Bruxism and TMJ in seniors can cause significant problems and we have an ideal solution. Our products are made entirely in the United States and are compliant with U.S. manufacturing and safety standards. They are effective at preventing the painful effects that come along with bruxism and TMJ in seniors. Order your CustMbite Nightguard, Hard Surface Nightguard, or Snore Relief Mouthpiece today, and don't forget the Oral Appliance Cleaner!

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Sleep comfortably with CustMbite. Bruxism and TMJ disorder, both often caused by teeth grinding or clenching during sleep, can cause many problems, including jaw discomfort, headaches, and sleep disruption.

 

With CustMbite, you can rest assured knowing that our nightguard was created specifically with your comfort in mind. Our patented Vistamaxx™ material will provide a snug and secure fit to your teeth, so not only will they be protected from grinding and clenching, you'll also sleep comfortable every night.

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Reviewed by:

Monroe Elkin, BS PHARM., DMD

Monroe Elkin got a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy at Brooklyn College of Pharmacy in Brooklyn, New York. He then earned a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Rutgers School of Dentistry in Newark New Jersey. Dr. Elkin owned and operated his own dental practices for 29 years where he specialized in treating oral injuries for athletes, fabricated custom fitted mouth guards and performed both general and trauma dentistry for athletes at Wagner College as dentist for the athletic department. He also performed cosmetic dentistry including implants, crown and bridges, bonding and endodontics. Dr. Elkin has been a part of 3 publications and has held various positions volunteering for organizations that are about sports dentistry and oral care.