What is a Night Guard?

A night guard is a hard plastic device (similar to a retainer) that's created by a dentist using molds of a patient's teeth. Night guards protect teeth from damage caused by teeth grinding and clenching during sleep.

Nightguard -Occlusal Appliance

Occlusal Applaiance for Tooth Wear

Benefits of Night Guards

  • May help reduce migraine pain

  • Can reduce the damage and tension caused by grinding teeth during sleep

  • Prevents tension-type headache pain

  • Can help prevent jaw disorders by relieving pressure

  • Prevents the development of TMD (temporomandibular disorder)

Understanding Tooth Wear