Night mouth guard for grinding
- Custom night mouth guard designed to reduce damage caused by teeth grinding and clenching
- Comfortable digital impressions of your teeth with our scanner without messy moulds and no gagging
- Helps protect teeth, restorations, and jaw joints from long-term wear
What is a night mouth guard?
A night mouth guard for grinding is a custom-made dental appliance worn while you sleep to protect your teeth from the damaging effects of teeth grinding (bruxism) and clenching. A night mouth guard for bruxism is not the same as a mouth guard, which is for sport protection.
While a night mouth guard may reduce the force placed on your teeth and jaw, it does not cure teeth grinding or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). Instead, it acts as a protective barrier that helps prevent cracked teeth, worn enamel, damaged dental restorations, jaw strain, and nerve injury.
Why do I need a custom-fit night mouth guard?
Unlike store-bought appliances, a professionally made mouth guard for grinding teeth at night is designed specifically for your bite. Here are the benefits of a night mouth guard:
Protect your teeth
Reduces excessive wear, fractures, cracked teeth, damaged fillings, dental crowns, and dental veneers caused by nightly grinding.
Reduce jaw muscle strain
By balancing your bite, a custom appliance may help reduce jaw tension and muscle fatigue over time.
Help relieve headaches and facial pain
Many patients experience fewer morning headaches, jaw soreness, and facial discomfort after consistent nightly use.
Improve sleep comfort
A properly fitted night time mouth guard allows your jaw muscles to relax while protecting your teeth throughout the night.
Store-bought, generic mouth guards may worsen condition
Avoid generic mouth guards bought online or in a pharmacy as they are not custom-fit and may worsen condition instead of providing therapeutic relief.
Signs you may need a night mouth guard
Many people grind or clench their teeth without realizing it because it often happens during sleep. Common symptoms include:
Need a custom night mouth guard?
If you wake up with headaches, jaw pain, or signs of teeth grinding, a professionally fitted night mouth guard can help protect your smile from long-term damage.
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Every custom night mouth guard is individually designed to provide maximum comfort and protection.
Common questions about night mouth guards
We’re here to help. Browse the most common questions about root canal treatments below, or reach out to our team directly.
A night mouth guard is a custom-made dental appliance worn while sleeping to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching. It cushions your bite, reducing the forces placed on your teeth, jaw joints, and surrounding muscles.
A mouth guard for grinding teeth at night doesn’t stop the habit itself, but it protects your teeth from excessive wear, fractures, cracked fillings, and damage caused by grinding and clenching while you sleep.
No. A night guard is not a cure for TMD or bruxism. However, it can reduce the pressure placed on your jaw joints and teeth, helping minimize symptoms and preventing further damage.
Most patients adapt within several nights. If you have a sensitive gag reflex, it may take up to four weeks to become fully comfortable.
Store-bought guards may provide temporary protection, but they are not custom fitted and often don’t protect as effectively as professionally made appliances. A custom night mouth guard for grinding offers a more comfortable fit, better durability, and greater protection.
Our office supports many insurance policies and accepts payments directly from most insurers. Please contact us to find out more, our team can help review your insurance benefits and discuss your coverage options.
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