Improve Your Smile With Our Night Guards

Caloosa Dental employs an array of up-to-date methods when it comes to changing the size, shape, and alignment of your teeth.

From repairing decayed teeth to replacing or fixing previous dental treatments, you can trust us to create a healthy, bright, and beautiful smile!

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Night Guards

Night Guards

If you wake up with jaw soreness, headaches, or worn-down teeth, nighttime grinding or clenching may be to blame. A custom night guard offers simple, effective protection while you sleep.
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Your Teeth Shouldn't Hurt While You Rest

Bruxism, the clinical term for teeth grinding and clenching often happens during sleep, which means many patients don't realize they're doing it until damage has already occurred. Over time, the pressure can wear down enamel, crack teeth, strain the jaw joints, and lead to chronic discomfort. A well-fitted night guard intercepts that force before it reaches your teeth — so you wake up feeling better and your smile stays intact.

Getting Your Custom Night Guard

Unlike store-bought options, our night guards are custom-fabricated to fit your mouth precisely. Here's how the process works:

  • Clinical evaluationWe examine your teeth and jaw for signs of grinding, including wear patterns, enamel erosion, and muscle tenderness.
  • Impressions or digital scansAccurate measurements of your teeth are taken to ensure a precise, comfortable fit.
  • Custom fabricationYour night guard is made from durable, high-quality materials designed to last and hold up to nightly use.
  • Fitting appointmentOnce ready, we check the fit carefully and make any adjustments needed for comfort.
  • Ongoing monitoringWe'll continue to assess your teeth and jaw at future visits to track improvements and make sure the guard is doing its job.

Who Can Benefit From a Custom Night Guard

Night guards aren't one-size-fits-all — and neither is the need for them. You may be a good candidate if you experience any of the following:
  • Waking up with jaw pain, facial soreness, or headaches that ease throughout the day
  • A partner or family member telling you they hear grinding sounds while you sleep
  • Teeth that look flattened, chipped, or shorter than they used to
  • Increased tooth sensitivity with no obvious cause
  • Frequent tension in the jaw, neck, or temples
  • A cracked or fractured tooth with no clear explanation
  • An existing TMJ disorder or jaw joint discomfort
  • High stress levels — a common trigger for nighttime clenching

Stop the Damage Before It Adds Up

Custom night guards are available at our Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres offices. If you suspect you may be grinding your teeth, don't wait — speak with our team at your next visit.

FAQs

Common signs include waking up with jaw soreness, facial tension, or headaches, noticing that your teeth look flattened or shorter than they used to, experiencing unexplained tooth sensitivity, or being told by a partner that you grind your teeth during sleep. A dental exam can confirm whether grinding or clenching is occurring and how much damage, if any, has already taken place.

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