Nightguards for Bruxism – Lakewood, Dallas, TX
Stopping Smiles from Grinding
While plaque and tartar are threats to your smile, they aren’t the only ones around. A tendency to grind your teeth – while awake or asleep – can also ruin your oral health. Luckily, Dental Center of Lakewood is able to keep this bad habit from harming your grin. With our nightguards for bruxism in the Lakewood area, you won’t have to deal with grinding or clenching. Simply keep reading to learn more about them, or book a consultation to hear the details in person.
Why Choose Dental Center of Lakewood for Nightguards?
- Highly Personalized Care
- Top-Tier Digital Impression System
- PPO Dental Insurance Accepted
What’s Bruxism?
For the sake of context, you’ll first need to know the basics of bruxism. The role a nightguard plays won’t make sense to you otherwise.
Bruxism is basically the habit of grinding (or clenching) your teeth too much. Often done unconsciously, it usually occurs while a patient is asleep or distracted by external factors. The habit then has a chance to wear down your enamel, make teeth chip or crack, cause lingering jaw pain, and more. In light of such risks, those who have bruxism should quickly see a dentist for treatment.
When checking yourself for bruxism, look for the following signs:
- Sore jaw muscles
- Pain when eating
- Tooth pain or sensitivity
- Headaches or facial pain, especially in the morning
- Difficulty opening and closing your mouth
Only dental professionals like our own can confirm whether you have bruxism. Therefore, please consult us before you decide on a treatment.
How Do Nightguards Work?
Should we believe you have bruxism, we’ll advise that you get a custom nightguard. This device ensures your smile isn’t harmed by grinding or clenching.
In essence, a nightguard is a mouthguard that stops teeth from touching. It fits over your grin’s top arch and acts as a physical barrier, preventing you from bringing both rows together. This effect is enhanced by the nightguard’s durable plastic, which can withstand the force of your bite.
Getting a nightguard is a pretty straightforward process. For starters, our dentists will assess your mouth and learn how bruxism affects your smile. They’ll then take impressions of your teeth and send them to a local dental lab. Using high-grade materials, dental technicians will craft a customized appliance modeled after said impressions. You’ll return to our office and confirm the nightguard’s fit once it’s ready.
The Benefits of Nightguards
Should you get one of our nightguards, you’ll receive benefits like the following:
- High Comfort – Our custom nightguards fit your mouth exactly, unlike store-bought types. They’re thus more comfortable to use over time.
- Oral Protection – By stopping your teeth from grinding, a nightguard protects your enamel from harmful wear and tear.
- Little to No Pain – A quality nightguard reduces the pressure on your jaw’s muscles. In doing so, it reduces (or even eliminates) your jaw pain.
- Cost-Effective Care – Left untreated, bruxism can lead to oral problems that require costly procedures. That means a custom nightguard saves you money in the long run.