Custom guards and appliances keep your teeth safe from injury. Guards are usually used during sports or any activity where there is a risk of injury to your mouth. Bite appliances are used to protect your teeth from nighttime grinding or clenching. Bite Appliances Many people grind their teeth at night. This can cause damage to the surface of your teeth, or it could cause them to become misaligned or crooked. Bite appliances fit over your teeth to hold your jaws firmly in place while you sleep. This prevents grinding and clenching. Sports Guards Impacts to your mouth can result in a cracked or knocked-out tooth. To protect your teeth, we recommend an impact-absorbing sports guard. These guards are made from a special material that absorbs the impact and keeps your teeth safe. To learn more about our guards and appliances, contact our office today.
What’s involved
- Sports guards made from a scan or impression, so they stay put and let you breathe.
- Night guards that stop grinding from wearing teeth flat and cracking fillings.
- Guards for children whose mouths are still changing.
- Relief for jaw soreness, headaches and worn front teeth.
- Replacement guards when a child moves up an age group or the old one is chewed through.
Sports Guards & Night Guards questions we get
Why not a boil-and-bite guard from a store?
They are thick, they loosen as you chew, and they can block breathing in a game. A custom guard stays thin, stays in and protects better.
How do I know if I grind my teeth?
Worn or flattened edges, jaw aches in the morning, headaches, or a partner who hears it. We can see the wear at an exam.
How long does a night guard last?
Typically 3–5 years, depending on how hard you grind.
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