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Protect Your Teeth While You Sleep with a Custom Nightguard
At My Dentist For Life of Coral Springs, we offer custom nightguards to help protect your teeth while you sleep. Nightguards are specially designed oral appliances that help prevent the damaging effects of teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw clenching—common habits that can lead to discomfort, enamel erosion, and long-term dental complications if left unaddressed.
By creating a cushion between your upper and lower teeth, a nightguard helps to minimize jaw pressure and prevent wear and tear. If you suspect nighttime grinding, a professionally crafted nightguard could be the key to preserving your oral health.
What are the Benefits of Using a Nightguard?
Prevents Tooth Damage: Grinding can lead to worn-down teeth, fractures, and increased sensitivity. A nightguard acts as a cushion, protecting your teeth from excessive pressure and damage.
Eases Jaw Pain and Tension: Clenching and grinding strain the jaw muscles, often causing soreness. Wearing a nightguard helps reduce this stress and promotes muscle relaxation.
Reduces Headaches: Jaw clenching can contribute to frequent tension headaches. A nightguard helps alleviate pressure, potentially minimizing headache occurrences.
Protects Dental Restorations: Dental work like crowns, veneers, and fillings can wear down or loosen over time due to grinding. A nightguard helps safeguard your restorations from damage.
Promotes Better Sleep: Grinding sounds can interrupt sleep for you and your partner. A nightguard helps minimize these noises and encourages more restful sleep.
Prevents Enamel Wear: Constant grinding erodes enamel, making teeth more prone to decay and sensitivity. A nightguard helps maintain your enamel and overall dental health.
What are the Signs You May Need a Nightguard?
Frequent Morning Headaches or Jaw Pain: Waking up with jaw or head discomfort may be a sign of nighttime clenching. A nightguard can help relieve the pressure and reduce tension.
Worn, Chipped, or Sensitive Teeth: Excessive grinding can lead to noticeable wear, tiny cracks, or increased tooth sensitivity due to enamel erosion.
Teeth Grinding Noticed by a Partner: Many people only discover their nighttime grinding when a partner hears it. A nightguard can help minimize these disruptive sounds.
Jaw Tightness or Clicking: A stiff jaw or clicking sounds when moving the jaw may indicate clenching, which a nightguard can help manage.
Gum Recession or Loose Teeth: Chronic grinding may contribute to gum recession and tooth mobility, increasing the risk of sensitivity and long-term damage.
Unexplained Tooth Pain: If you’re experiencing tooth pain without an identifiable cause, grinding-related pressure could be the culprit.