Many people grind or clench at night without knowing it. A night guard takes the force so your teeth do not.
Do you need one?
- Morning jaw soreness or headaches
- Flattened, chipped or sensitive teeth
- A partner hears grinding at night
Custom vs store-bought
Custom guards are thinner, fit precisely and last longer. Boil-and-bite guards can be bulky and may not protect evenly.
Care
Rinse and brush the guard each morning, let it dry, and bring it to checkups.
