What Are Night Guards?
Teeth grinding at night, also known as bruxism, is a common issue that affects many men and women. Even though the most visible sign of damage is deterioration of the surface of the teeth, nocturnal bruxism might also lead to inflammation, headaches, tooth pain, and discomfort in your neck and jaw. To protect your mouth from these effects of bruxism, we provide customized night guards that help defend your teeth while you sleep. Custom night guards are created with high-grade materials that fit comfortably in your mouth and help improve your sleep by diminishing jaw clenching and teeth grinding. For more information about custom night guards at Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC, schedule an appointment at our Saginaw, MI dental practice.
How Do Night Guards Work?
After you have been diagnosed with bruxism, impressions and digital oral x-rays will be obtained to create your custom night guard. Next, your specifications will be sent to a dental laboratory where your specialized night guard will be made of the best materials. When your night guard is complete and sent back to our office, you will return to our office for a fitting. Minor adjustments may be made so that your guard fits comfortably. You will also be given directions on how to care for your night guard so it will last many years.
What Are the Benefits of Night Guards?
At Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC, night guards offer numerous health benefits, particularly for those experiencing teeth grinding or clenching. Some of these advantages include:
- Decreasing jaw and neck pain and soreness in the morning
- Elevating the lifespan and durability of tooth restorations
- Elevating the comprehensive quality of sleep by minimizing disruptions
- Decreasing head pain and migraines related to clenching at night
- Allowing the jaw to relax throughout the night
- Reduces the need for costly oral treatments in the future
- Safeguarding teeth from clenching during the night
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Custom Night Guards
Teeth grinding can cause pain and discomfort in a variety of ways. Night guards are a safe option to diminish the stress created by the unpleasant symptoms of nocturnal bruxism and jaw clenching. Customized night guards from Benjamin Lievense, DDS PLLC can also advance the overall health of your mouth and ward off future complications. If you think that night guards may benefit you or are interested in learning more, contact our team in Saginaw, MI to schedule an appointment.