Nightguards
Nightguards are designed to wear at night and protect your teeth from the damages of clenching/grinding (worn, chipped, fractured teeth/crowns), headaches (including migraines) and TMJ problems.
A nightguard is a custom-made acrylic mouthpiece that is worn to protect the teeth from grinding (bruxing) or clenching, mostly occurring during sleep. Many people clench and/or grind their teeth and may not even know it. Some people do this every night, and some only do this occasionally. Occasional grinding does not usually cause harm.
When grinding occurs on a continual basis, the teeth can be badly damaged and cause other oral health complications. Chronic grinding can also affect your jaw, resulting in possible hearing loss, cause or worsen TMJ, and even change the appearance of your face.
At our office we believe there’s no reason not to have beautiful teeth at the age of 80, but it must begin by preventing wear on teeth starting years sooner.
Nightguards can help with bruxism, also known as tooth grinding. Bruxism is a common dental issue that countless patients go through for numerous reasons. Whether you’re stressed, anxious, or fall into this bad habit, your smile is at risk. As you grind your teeth, they can become worn down, loose, broken, sore, sensitive, and more.