Night Guards
If you frequently wake up with a sore jaw, a dull headache or tooth pain, it is possible you have the habit of teeth grinding, which affects about 10 to 15 percent of adults.
Why do people grind their teeth in their sleep? Stress, tension, and malocclusion are the most common reasons. Because it is an unconscious habit, it’s not something people can just stop, so a Night Guard is often required to protect the teeth and jaws.
A night guard is an appliance typically worn while sleeping through the night.
Guards of this type tend to be of a higher quality and superior fit, as they are made in a special laboratory from an impression of your mouth carefully taken by a dental professional. Custom-fitted night guards that will be a perfect fit for your individual mouth and teeth, won’t irritate your gums or palate (the roof of the mouth) and will be so comfortable that you will actually use it every night without hesitation. These small, form-fitted, night guards are made of thin, comfortable, and barely noticeable acrylic. The crystal-clear, hard acrylic material conforms to your teeth, for maximum comfort, effectiveness and a barely-visible appearance.
Periodic adjustments are important to ensure proper protection from the damage that grinding your teeth in your sleep can cause. To protect your teeth, jaw and restorations, consider a dental checkup to determine whether nighguards are an option for you.
