Advanced Care
Nightguards
Custom guards that protect enamel and restorations from night-time grinding and clenching.
Grinding and clenching during sleep can wear enamel, fracture teeth and restorations, and contribute to jaw muscle soreness and headaches. A nightguard creates a protective layer between the arches.
Because signs often appear before symptoms do, we look for wear patterns at routine visits and raise it with you early.
Who this may help
- Patients with flattened, worn or chipped teeth
- Morning jaw soreness or headaches
- Patients with crowns, veneers or implants to protect
- Partners who report grinding noises at night
How treatment works
01
Assessment
We examine wear patterns, muscles and your bite.
02
Records
An impression or digital scan captures your arches.
03
Delivery
The guard is fitted and adjusted so your bite contacts evenly.
04
Review
We check the guard and your teeth at recall visits.
What to expect
- Two short visits: records and fitting.
- It takes a few nights to adapt to wearing a guard.
- Bring your guard to recall visits so we can check it.
Benefits and considerations
- Protects enamel and existing dental work
- May reduce morning jaw soreness
- Custom fit is more comfortable than generic guards
- Long-lasting with simple daily cleaning
Nightguards: common questions
How do I know if I grind my teeth?
Common signs include flattened or chipped teeth, increased sensitivity, morning jaw soreness or headaches, and a partner noticing the sound. We often spot the wear pattern before patients notice symptoms.
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