Protect Your Smile with Custom Night Guards
Night Guards for Comfort and Protection
Our practice specializes in crafting custom-fit night guards tailored to the unique contours of your mouth. Using advanced digital impressions and high-quality materials, our skilled dental team ensures a comfortable fit and maximum protection for your teeth while you sleep. Customization allows for a snug fit that stays securely in place throughout the night, minimizing discomfort and maximizing effectiveness.
Relief from Bruxism and TMJ Disorders
Night guards are an effective solution for relieving symptoms associated with bruxism (teeth grinding) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. By providing a cushioning barrier between your upper and lower teeth, night guards help reduce the impact of clenching and grinding, alleviating muscle tension, headaches, jaw pain, and other related discomforts. Our expertise in fitting and adjusting night guards ensures optimal relief and comfort for patients suffering from these conditions.
Comprehensive Care and Support
At Vlass & Merritt Dental Care, we offer comprehensive care and support for patients using night guards. Our team will provide detailed instructions on how to wear and care for your night guard properly. We also monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the continued effectiveness and comfort of your night guard, helping you maintain a healthy, pain-free smile.
Protect Your Smile with Night Guards
Night guards, also known as occlusal guards or mouthguards, are custom-made dental appliances designed to protect your teeth from damage caused by clenching or grinding during sleep. At Vlass & Merritt Dental Care, we offer personalized night guards to help alleviate symptoms of bruxism and TMJ disorders, ensuring your smile stays healthy and pain-free.
Night Guards FAQ's
A night guard, also known as an occlusal splint or bite guard, is a removable dental appliance worn during sleep to protect the teeth and jaws from the effects of bruxism (teeth grinding) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Night guards are typically made of soft or hard acrylic material and customized to fit the individual’s bite pattern.
Teeth grinding can present with symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, facial muscle fatigue, tooth sensitivity, worn or flattened teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, and clicking or popping noises in the jaw joint. Some individuals may also experience symptoms such as earaches, neck pain, or disrupted sleep patterns due to bruxism.
A night guard works by creating a protective barrier between the upper and lower teeth, preventing them from coming into direct contact during sleep. By cushioning the teeth and absorbing the forces generated by grinding or clenching, a night guard helps alleviate pressure on the teeth and jaws, reducing the risk of dental damage, muscle strain, and TMJ discomfort.
Individuals who grind or clench their teeth during sleep, either due to stress, anxiety, or other factors, can benefit from wearing a night guard. Additionally, individuals diagnosed with TMJ disorders or those experiencing symptoms of bruxism such as jaw pain, headaches, or tooth wear may benefit from using a night guard to alleviate symptoms and protect oral health.
Yes, there are several types of night guards available, including custom-fitted night guards made by a dentist or dental laboratory, over-the-counter boil-and-bite night guards, and prefabricated stock night guards. Custom-fitted night guards offer the best fit, comfort, and protection, as they are specifically tailored to the individual’s bite pattern and dental anatomy.
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Protect Your Smile and Sleep Soundly with Night Guards
Ensure the long-term health and integrity of your smile with custom night guards from Vlass & Merritt Dental Care. Our personalized approach and commitment to excellence ensure optimal comfort and protection, allowing you to wake up refreshed and pain-free. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about how night guards can benefit you.
