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A nightguard is a fitted plastic mouthpiece that you wear at night. If you are under stress, you may grind or clench your teeth unconsciously while you sleep. This can wear down your teeth as well as cause the muscles that control the jaw to become
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TOP Our soft nightguards are so comfortable to wear while sleeping, plus you can wear them during the day without restrictions. Many people clench while at work or most often while driving. You will be able to talk while wearing your custom soft
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TOP Soft nightguards help protect the teeth and dental restorations from the damage caused from clenching or grinding. They place a barrier between the upper and lower teeth. Your smile is one of your greatest assets and can be safeguarded by
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You have a TMJ problem but you need to be properly diagnosed to determine whether it's a primary TMJ or secondary TMJ problem. Eating hard foods do not cause TMJ but will aggravate an existing TMJ disorder. Grinding/clenching can cause SECONDARY
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Custom designed mouthguards and nightguards are made of flexible plastic and molded to fit the shape of your teeth. Mouthguards are recommended to protect the jaw and teeth during physical activity and sports such as boxing, football, basketball,
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A professionally made nightguard is custom fitted and usually made of hard acrylic. The athletic guard from a Sporting Goods Store is usually soft and "boil/mold". It acts only as a cushion between the teeth to help avoid fractures from sports
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A nightguard is a hard acrylic splint that covers the teeth of one arch. It therapeutically minimizes grinding and protects the teeth and jaw joint from the enormous pressure that can be exerted from grinding.
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A nightguard, or night guard, is an appliance much like a retainer that people put in their mouths to protect their teeth while they are sleeping. This device is commonly used by people who suffer from bruxism, or excessive nighttime tooth grinding
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In the morning, you should brush your nightguard thoroughly and rinse with water. Keep your nightgard out of the reach of pets; they have been known to chew them!
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You need two appointments to have a nightguard made. During the first visit, your dentist will make an impression of your upper and lower teeth. This impression is sent to an outside lab that will make the nightguard. At the second visit, your
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