Night Guards
Excessive jaw clenching and bruxism can accelerate tooth and jaw breakdown. To ensure patients avoid this, we customize night guards to fit their bite. The night guard acts as a cushion between the top and bottom dental arches in order to protect the teeth during both daytime and nighttime clenching or grinding.
What are the causes of teeth grinding?
Stress or anxiety
Obstructive sleep apnea
Certain medications or recreational drugs
What are the causes of snoring?
Sleeping on your back
When the larynx is compressed by a relaxed jaw
Large tonsils or a long soft palate