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Keep your smile safe with nightguards
Dental guards, also referred to as nightguards or mouth guards, are essential for protecting against the harmful effects of teeth grinding. Typically crafted from acrylic resin, these guards come in both soft and hard varieties. Your dentist may advise wearing the nightguard over your upper front teeth during sleep to prevent contact with your lower front teeth.
In instances of intense teeth grinding, a lower dental guard may be recommended. Mouthguards not only shield the teeth but also offer support and cushioning for the jaw muscles.
Night guards are a successful way to manage bruxism
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can happen during the day or while sleeping, often due to anger, stress, or anxiety. This involuntary behavior can harm oral health. Dentists may recommend using a nightguard in combination with anxiety treatments to safeguard your teeth.
While night guards may not completely eliminate teeth grinding, they can assist in preventing damage to fillings, chipped or loose teeth, and excessive enamel wear. Additionally, wearing a nightguard may improve sleep quality and lessen bruxism symptoms.
Tooth sensitivity or discomfort
Biting the inside of your cheek
Gums that are pulling away from the teeth
Tiredness caused by interrupted sleep throughout the night.
Feeling discomfort in the face from tight or sore jaw muscles.
Headaches related to the temple area
Advantages of using nightguards for TMJ relief
Proper functioning of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) is essential for mouth movement. TMJ issues can be caused by teeth grinding, resulting in symptoms such as jaw pain, clicking sounds, and a locked jaw. Inflammation and jaw injuries can also contribute to TMJ problems. Using nightguards while sleeping can help align the jaws and decrease muscle tension, offering relief from a range of TMJ symptoms.
Pain or discomfort in the face
Neck and shoulder discomfort
Severe discomfort resembling an earache
Experiencing a persistent ringing noise in the ear.
Challenges with eating or speaking
Difficulty or pain experienced while eating or speaking
