Our dentist at Norwood Dental Centre provides custom night guards for patients who grind or clench their teeth while they sleep, or for patients who suffer from TMD/TMJ.
A night guard (or bite guard) is a custom-made mouth guard that is meant to be worn during sleep. It helps to protect your teeth and jaw from damage, preventing the need for more invasive treatments in the future.
If you grind your teeth during sleep (bruxism), a night guard will act as a barrier to protect your teeth from damaging one another.
If you suffer from TMD/TMJ (jaw joint disorder), your night guard will help prevent jaw clenching during sleep, and will provide you with some pain relief.
Our Winnipeg dentist will create a custom mouth guard just for you. Depending on your needs, a night guard may be either a bite splint or a bite plane. Your mouth guard will be made from a mold taken of your mouth to ensure it fits your teeth.
With proper care and storage, your mouth guard will protect your mouth for many years to come.