What Are Night Guards?
Bruxism, or grinding your teeth while you sleep, is a common problem that affects many men and women. Although the most recognizable indicator is deterioration of the surface of the teeth, nocturnal bruxism may also lead to inflammation, headaches, tooth pain, and discomfort in your jaw and neck. To guard your mouth against these effects of bruxism, Dr. Rupam Khanna provides custom night guards that help defend your teeth while you rest. Custom night guards are made with high-quality materials that fit comfortably in your mouth and help improve the quality of your sleep by eliminating jaw clenching and teeth grinding. For more information about custom night guards at San Ramon Family Dental, please schedule an appointment at our San Ramon, CA office.
What Should I Expect with Custom Night Guards?
After Dr. Khanna makes your diagnosis, she will obtain impressions and digital oral x-rays to help create your custom night guard. San Ramon Family Dental will send your specifications to a special dental lab where your specialized night guard will be made out of high-quality materials. After your night guard is complete and returned to us, we will let you know so you can come in for a fitting. Dr. Khanna may make slight adjustments to ensure it fits properly and comfortably. You will also be given directions on caring for your night guard so that it will last many years.
What Are the Benefits of Night Guards?
At San Ramon Family Dental, night guards offer numerous exceptional upsides, particularly for patients suffering from teeth clenching or grinding. Some of these benefits include:
- Blocking the need for expensive dental treatments in the years ahead
- Decreasing head pain and migraines connected to nighttime clenching
- Allowing jaw muscles to relax during the night
- Boosting total quality of sleep by diminishing disruptions
- Decreasing neck and jaw discomfort and stiffness in the morning
- Safeguarding teeth from grinding during the night
- Elevating the longevity and resilience of tooth repairs
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Am I A Candidate for Night Guards?
If you're waking up with jaw pain, headaches, or notice unusual wear and tear on your teeth, you may be a good candidate for a night guard. Night guards are often recommended for people who clench or grind their teeth (bruxism) while sleeping, which can lead to various dental issues. There are many signs that you may be clenching your jaw and/or grinding your teeth at night. You may wake up with pain in your jaw, a headache, and swelling in your lower face. Other indicators include loose fillings or teeth, chipped enamel on the top of your back teeth, tooth sensitivity, and a receding gumline. Teeth grinding and clenching at night are often caused by stress, but it may also be brought on by misaligned teeth, allergies, a sleep disorder, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). As Dr. Khanna is diagnosing your bruxism, she will also try to determine the cause so that your night guard therapy may be coupled with other treatments for more effective outcomes.
Night Guards FAQ
Do night guards cure bruxism?
Night guards don't cure bruxism or prevent teeth grinding from happening. However, they very effectively prevent tooth wear and tear and other dental damages that result from grinding. San Ramon Family Dental hopes to prevent side effects like migraines and jaw pain with these advanced devices.
How long do night guards last?
Night guards can last for years if patients take proper care of them. That includes removing them at night, brushing after wearing them, and cleaning them often. Dr. Khanna encourages patients to bring their night guards whenever they attend a dental appointment so we can examine them and make sure they're working properly.
How do I know if I need an upper or lower guard?
Generally, we suggest night mouth guards for the upper jaw as this won't interfere with your tongue or lower jaw. However, depending on if and where you have dental restorations, we may suggest lower night guards. We will review this during your one-on-one consultation while creating your custom treatment plan.
Custom Night Guards
Grinding your teeth can cause discomfort and pain in a variety of ways. Night guards are a safe option to diminish the stress created by the annoying symptoms of nocturnal bruxism and jaw clenching. Custom night guards from San Ramon Family Dental may also advance the overall health of your mouth and prevent future complications. If you think this might be the solution for you or want to learn more, call our dental office in San Ramon, CA to schedule a consultation with Dr. Khanna.