Sarcee Family Dental
Night Guards
If you regularly wake up with jaw discomfort, headaches or toothaches, you might be dealing with bruxism, a common condition characterized by teeth grinding and clenching. This habitual action often occurs unconsciously, either while you are sleeping or while awake, making it difficult to control. Sarcee Family Dental understands the impact of bruxism on your oral and overall health, and we offer tailored solutions to alleviate its effects. Our custom-made dental appliances, known as bruxism appliances or night guards, serve as a crucial intervention. These removable plastic guards are designed to snugly fit over the upper or lower teeth, effectively realigning the jaw to mitigate clicking and grinding, and preventing teeth from further wear and tear causing chips, and cracks, and gum recession. The basic idea is that the guard helps prevent the upper and lower teeth from touching and grinding, thereby eliminating any stress on the temporomandibular joint which in turn helps alleviate or prevent the associated jaw pain and headaches. By providing a cushioning effect to teeth, these night guards also safeguard against enamel erosion and dental damage caused by grinding; instead of wearing away at the tooth enamel, you wear away at the plastic guard. While night guards do not always eliminate the root cause of bruxism, they offer essential protection for your teeth, minimizing the risk of further complications. While symptoms such as jaw pain may persist until grinding ceases, these appliances are instrumental in preserving your dental health and well-being. Unlike generic store-bought options, our custom night guards provide superior comfort and effectiveness