Los Angeles Periodontist, Dr. Markzar, Provides Night Guards for Patients Suffering from Bruxism

LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sam Markzar, Los Angeles periodontist, offers night guards to patients who are suffering from bruxism. Night guards prevent patients' teeth from getting damaged due to tooth grinding and clenching.

Bruxism is a condition in which the patient frequently grinds or clenches their teeth. As a result, many patients do not realize they have this habit until they begin to experience headaches, a sore jaw, or damage to their teeth. Medical and dental researchers do not currently know the direct cause of bruxism, but it is believed to be linked to stress. Sleep problems, bite alignment issues, and missing or crooked teeth may also contribute to bruxism.

Dr. Markzar, Los Angeles dental implants dentist, warns that bruxism is a dangerous condition that should be treated as soon as the patient begins to notice symptoms. If the teeth are not protected from the ill effects of bruxism with the help of a night guard, the patient may experience damage to their teeth, such as worn, chipped, or cracked teeth, as well as loose teeth. In addition, bruxism may cause pain in the jaw and damage to the temporomandibular joints, which are the joints on either side of the jaw.

Night guards are soft, hard or a combination of trays that fit over teeth to prevent damage. The soft material inside acts as a cushion for the teeth, preventing them from grinding together. In order to remedy the negative effects associated with tooth grinding, Dr. Markzar provides custom-fit night guards for patients.

About Dr. Markzar, Implants Dentist Beverly Hills

Dr. Sam Markzar is an experienced periodontist and dental implants dentist. He earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery and Oral Medicine from USC. After successful completion of his degree, he pursued postgraduate work in Advanced Periodontology, Oral Implantology, and Surgery. Dr. Markzar has also completed master's level courses in Craniofacial Biology. He has served as the Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Periodontology and Implantology at USC for 13 years, and is a certified continuing education provider in the state of California.

Contact

Beverly Hills Periodontal Arts and Implants

Dr. Sam Markzar, DDS

8500 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #819

Los Angeles, CA 90211

Phone: (310) 775-2100

Website: http://www.drmarkzar.com

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