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Protective Nightguard

Grinding and/or clenching your teeth at night can lead to serious damage to your teeth. Most people are unaware that they grind or clench their teeth - especially during their sleep. Grinding your teeth is a condition known as "Bruxism".

  • The symptoms of bruxism are listed below. You may have some or all of these:
    • Sore chewing muscles
    • Tired jaw or face muscles in the morning
    • General teeth sensitivity - especially to cold
    • Headaches
    • Worn teeth
    • Chipped or cracked teeth
    • Loose teeth
    • Uneven bite

    NIGHT GUARD APPLIANCE - WHICH TYPE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

    Night guard appliances offer relief for mild symptoms and prevent night time wearing of your teeth. Depending on symptoms and the cause of your bruxism, night guards are worn on either the upper or lower teeth. They come in different designs.

    The commercially available, over-the-counter type night guards are not recommended, since they do not support the jaw properly or position it correctly. These type of appliances are usually not adjustable and are bulky. An improperly fitting appliance can cause further damage.

    A properly made appliance must create or maintain harmony between the jaw joints, chewing muscles and your bite. The appliance must be protective and therapeutic. A night guard is protective when it prevents wear of tooth structure due to grinding. A therapeutic night guard will aid in the comfort of the jaw joints and helps relax the chewing muscles and temprarily eliminates an uneven bite. The type of night guard appliance recommended depends on the condition diagnosed and the symptoms that are present.

    Nightguard - Hard outer layer is durable and sparkling clear - Soft Inner Layer rests comfortably against teeth and gums.

    TYPES OF NIGHT GUARDS

    Shown here are a few of the professional designed night guards that are custom-made for your particular situation.

    Full Arch Custom-made Night Guard

    This type of Night Guard is used when it is necessary to balance the bite so that the upper and lower teeth meet harmoniously.

    NTI Custom-made Night Guard

    This type of Night Guard is used when it is necessary to lessen the pressure on the jaw joints or treat headaches of dental origin. This appliance can be made for daytime or nighttime wear.

    Diagram showing use of NTI Custom-made Night Guard Picture of teeth with NTI Custom-made Night Guard