Night
Guards
If you find yourself clenching your teeth while under stress, or if you grind them while you sleep, you can experience problems such as head, neck and jaw pain. Moreover, you are placing your smile at risk for dental damage over time. Our prosthodontists and team can relieve your discomfort and help you protect your smile with a night guard. Call Restorative Dentistry Group at 720-784-8984 to plan your visit with our doctors and team.
Custom Night Guards to Protect Your Smile
A custom night guard is a removable oral appliance made from durable, comfortable material that fits precisely over your teeth. Unlike over-the-counter options, a custom night guard is fabricated from impressions of your mouth, ensuring a secure fit that stays in place while you sleep and does not interfere with your breathing.
By absorbing and redistributing the forces of grinding and clenching, a night guard protects your tooth enamel from excessive wear, reduces strain on your jaw joints and can significantly decrease associated headaches and facial pain. Many patients notice improvement in their symptoms within the first few weeks of use.
Benefits of Night Guards
Protects Teeth
Prevents wear, chips, and fractures caused by grinding and clenching during sleep.
Reduces Jaw Pain
Custom night guards ease TMJ tension and reduce headaches associated with bruxism.
Custom Fit
Made from precise impressions of your teeth for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Better Sleep
Patients often report improved sleep quality once grinding and clenching are controlled.
What to Expect
Evaluation
We examine your teeth and jaw for signs of grinding or clenching and discuss your symptoms.
Impressions
Digital scans or impressions of your teeth are taken to create a precise custom mold.
Fabrication
Your night guard is crafted from durable, comfortable material tailored to your bite.
Fitting & Adjustment
We ensure your night guard fits perfectly and make any adjustments needed for comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions about Night Guards
Common signs include waking with jaw soreness, headaches, worn tooth surfaces, or a partner noticing grinding sounds during sleep.
A custom night guard typically lasts 3-5 years depending on the severity of your grinding. We monitor wear at regular checkups.
Yes. Custom night guards provide a precise fit, better comfort, and more effective protection than generic over-the-counter options.
Protect Your Teeth While You Sleep
Contact us today to schedule a night guard consultation and stop grinding damage before it starts.