Advanced Care
Teeth Grinding Mouth Guard
A custom night guard protects your teeth, jaw and dental work from the damage caused by grinding. Jaw pain when you wake up, trouble opening your mouth, sensitive or shortening teeth and regular headaches can all be signs of grinding, also called bruxism. Call (248) 645-5222 or book a visit.
Causes
What Is Linked to Grinding
- Stress and anxiety
- Too much caffeine or alcohol
- Smoking
- Some prescription medications
- A misaligned bite
- Drug use
- Disorders such as Parkinson's disease
There is no cure for grinding, but a night guard controls the damage. The guard takes the force instead of your teeth and helps fillings and crowns last longer.
Step by step
Getting a Night Guard
- ImpressionAn impression of your teeth is sent to the lab.
- Custom guardThe lab makes a guard shaped to your teeth, in a soft or harder material.
- FittingYour dentist adjusts it to your bite and shows you how to wear it.
Questions
Night Guard FAQs
Why not a store-bought guard?
A guard that doesn't fit your bite can make jaw problems worse. See TMJ treatment.
Do I wear it during the day?
Most people grind at night, but if you grind during the day, your dentist may suggest wearing it then too.