Custom Night Guards for Teeth Grinding
What is a Nightguard ?
A night guard is a retainer-like plastic piece that can be hard or soft. It covers the biting surfaces and can be worn on either the bottom or top set of teeth. Since patients have different teeth patterns, a night guard is custom-made for each patient by molding it to fit your teeth without the risk of being uncomfortable or unnecessarily bulky.
It has many names; therefore, when you hear dentists talk about a mouthguard, occlusal guard, bite splint, dental guard, or nocturnal bite plate, they refer to the same thing.
The best thing you can do to identify the right night guard for you is to identify your symptoms and the severity of your grinding. These factors play a major role in choosing the best fit guard. For example, if you are a severe teeth grinder, you will need a hard night guard made from the most durable materials. Or, if you experience severe jaw soreness and jaw locking,
TYPES OF NIGHT GUARDS
Before selecting a night guard, it's helpful to know what types of mouthguards are available. There are many types of night guards which serve different purposes. Night guards may vary in price, material, and purpose.