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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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Protect Your Smile with Nightguards
Nightguards, also referred to as dental guards or mouth guards, are utilized to prevent the adverse consequences of teeth grinding. Typically composed of a sturdy substance called acrylic resin, they can be either soft or hard. Your dentist will advise wearing the nightguard over the upper front teeth during sleep to prevent contact with the lower front teeth.
In instances of intense teeth grinding, a dental guard for the lower teeth may be recommended. Alongside safeguarding the teeth, mouthguards also offer cushioning for the jaw muscles.
Night guards can help with bruxism
Bruxism, the act of grinding teeth, can happen during waking hours or while asleep. It is commonly triggered by anger, stress, or anxiety and is often done without conscious awareness. However, this habit can negatively impact oral health. Dentists may recommend the use of a nightguard in combination with anxiety treatments like medication or therapy to safeguard your teeth.
While night guards may not eliminate teeth grinding, they can assist in preventing damage to fillings, tooth chipping or loosening, and excessive wear of tooth enamel. Additionally, using a nightguard may improve the quality of sleep and alleviate symptoms associated with bruxism.
Tooth sensitivity or discomfort
Biting the cheeks
Gums that are pulling back
Tiredness caused by interrupted sleep throughout the night.
Experiencing discomfort in the face due to tight or sore jaw muscles.
Temple-related headaches
Benefits of Nightguards for TMJ
The TMJ, also known as the temporomandibular joints, are essential for the movement of your mouth. Unfortunately, teeth grinding can result in issues with these joints, resulting in TMJ and a range of symptoms like jaw pain, clicking or popping sounds, and a locked jaw. TMJ can also be caused by inflammation or jaw injuries. Thankfully, wearing nightguards for TMJ during sleep can aid in aligning your jaws properly and alleviating muscle tension. Additionally, using a nightguard may provide relief from other TMJ symptoms such as:
Facial pain or discomfort
Neck and shoulder pain
Intense discomfort similar to an earache
Sensation of hearing a ringing sound in the ear
Challenges with chewing or speaking
Discomfort while eating or talking
