Night Guards

Benefits of a Custom Night Guard

 

Explore the top advantages of wearing a custom night guard.

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Custom-Made for Your Smile

 

Our night guards are custom-made to fit your smile and help maintain a healthy relationship between your upper and lower jaws. Not only does this make them more comfortable to wear, but it drastically improves their effectiveness. Unlike store-bought options, a custom appliance will also not cause unwanted changes to your bite.

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Invest in Your Dental Health

 

A custom night guard is an investment in your dental health. While there is a cost associated with purchasing a new appliance, the long-term advantages for your smile are unmatched. For example, wearing a custom bite splint can greatly reduce your risk of enamel loss, chipped or cracked teeth, and TMJ disorders. It can also help protect any restorations already in your mouth, such as crowns and bridges.

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Improve Your Overall Health and Wellness

 

Many patients report fewer episodes of jaw pain, headaches, and migraines once they start wearing a custom night guard appliance. Likewise, you may start to feel more alert during the day because your sleep isn’t getting interrupted by teeth grinding and clenching. Together, these effects can greatly improve your quality of life.

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Signs You May Need a Night Guard

 

Common signs of teeth grinding and clenching include:

• Jaw pain, especially upon waking

• Headaches and migraines

• Worn tooth enamel

• Chipped teeth, especially if it you don’t know how it happened

• Tooth pain

• Difficulty opening and closing your mouth

• Jaw clicking

• Daytime drowsiness

 

If you recognize any of the above symptoms, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our holistic dentists in Grand Rapids, MI. Contact Heritage Hill Dental today!