Night Guards

Nightguards are a custom-made plastic device that fits over your top or bottom teeth worn to protect them from the damage caused by bruxism (teeth grinding) or clenching.

Grinding can happen during the day, but it often happens at nightime during sleep because of chewing reflex or stress response. Habitual grinding or clenching can affect muscles, jaw joints (temporomandibular joints) and the appearance of the face. The signs and symptoms of bruxism are that the teeth will be worn down and become shorter.Tenderness and pain may be felt in the muscles and jaw joints on waking in the morning. Teeth can become sensitive,painful and loose, after they have been worn down or cracked by the grinding.

In most cases,wearing a nightguard will help prevent occlusal wear and will relieve TMJ pain.