Night Guards

Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

Chronic jaw clenching and teeth grinding—called bruxism—affects many people, often without them even realizing it. If you wake up with jaw pain, headaches, or sore teeth that feel loose, you may be grinding your teeth at night.

While stress and anxiety are the most common causes of bruxism, other factors can contribute, including sleep disorders, an abnormal bite, or missing or poorly aligned teeth.

How a Night Guard Helps

A custom night guard is a comfortable oral appliance designed to fit over your teeth and keep your jaws slightly apart while you sleep. This simple solution prevents a number of damaging events:

• Protects your teeth from chipping, cracking, or wearing down
• Reduces muscle strain in your jaw and face
• Relieves pressure on your jaw joint (the TMJ)
• Prevents damage to dental work like crowns and fillings

Custom Fit Makes All the Difference

Over-the-counter night guards often feel bulky and uncomfortable, making it hard to sleep. At Smile Care Dental Group, we create custom night guards fabricated specifically for your mouth. We take precise impressions to ensure a comfortable, secure fit that you can wear all night without discomfort.

In addition to preventing damage to your teeth and the soft tissues surrounding your jaw, a custom night guard can help curb your bruxism habit and give you a better night's sleep—so you wake up feeling refreshed instead of sore.