Many people clench or grind their teeth at night without knowing it. A custom night guard protects your teeth and can ease jaw tension and morning headaches.
Night Guards
Grinding (bruxism) can wear down enamel, chip teeth and fillings, and strain the jaw joint. It’s often linked to stress or sleep issues and can happen without you noticing.
A custom night guard is a thin, comfortable appliance that fits over your teeth and takes the force of grinding so your teeth don’t have to.
What to expect
We look for signs of wear and talk about your symptoms.
We take precise molds of your teeth.
We fit your guard and adjust it for comfort.
We check your guard and bite at regular visits.
Questions
Common signs are worn or flat teeth, jaw soreness, morning headaches, or a partner hearing grinding at night. We often spot wear during exams.
No. Night guards are slimmer and designed for the forces of grinding; sports guards are thicker to absorb impact.
A standard night guard doesn’t treat snoring or sleep apnea, but a sleep appliance can. Ask us about St. Croix Sleep.
Related care
Sleep
Custom oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea.
Learn more →Family Dentistry
A guard made from impressions of your teeth fits better, stays in place and lets you breathe and talk more easily than a store-bought version.
Learn more →Restorative Dentistry
A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance.
Learn more →Night Guards
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