What is the Night Guard?
A night guard is a dental protector that can shape your upper jaw to prevent you from pressing and gnashing your teeth. It will reduce the damage to the teeth and give you better sleep because it reduces headaches and discomfort due to gnashing.
Types of Night Guards
Custom-Fit and Over-The-Counter Night Guard
It will provide a tight fit and maximum comfort. Our dentist takes the impression of your teeth to fulfil your requirements, and the material of the custom base night guard is also chosen based on your need. Over-the-counter night guards are relatively cheaper but may not provide a precise fit.
The Complete and Partial Night Guard
It covers the entire set of upper teeth, from the occlusal part to the gum line and protects your teeth from grinding.
Soft And Hard Night Guard
You will need a hard dental guard if you have several bruxisms. However, it is the most expensive option, but it protects your tooth enamel. In case of a less intense grinding choice, the hybrid guard is a better option; the inside layer is soft, while the outside layer is made of durable acrylic material. Soft night guards are used for lesser effects of bruxism and clenching.
Single Wall and Dual Wall Night Guard
Dual wall night guards provide a better fit but cost you more than single night guards. A single mouth guard is a temporary solution, while the dual-wall night guards are almost similar to the custom-fit guards.
What Happens During The Night Guard Treatment?
We make an impression of your top and bottom teeth to make a plaster cast sent to a dental laboratory. In the laboratory, soft or dual laminate materials are used to shape around the mould to create a custom-fitted nightguard for you, providing you with a perfect fit nightguard.
How Long Does it Take to Get Accustomed to Wearing a Nightguard?
It will take a few weeks to wear a night guard. We recommend you place it in your mouth for 10 minutes before going to bed, slowly increasing the time; it will help you get accustomed to the feeling of the dental device.
Why Choose Us For Night Guard?
Bright Dental Care And Implant Center provide a superior quality night guard that will make you sleep peacefully and resist tears. Initially, you might feel uncomfortable with something in your mouth, but practice will make it perfect. We advise you to keep it on for a little longer every time you wear it at night until you sleep with it all night, every night.
FAQs
How do I clean a night guard?
Brush the night guard with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste, then rinse it with warm water. We can also provide you with an antimicrobial solution in which you can soak the night guard to clean it.
How to store a night guard?
You can store it in the protective case given to you along with the night guard. You will also have to clean the case occasionally, but please ensure it has ventilation to prevent bacteria regrowth.
When should I replace my night guard?
Your new night guard will be shiny but will become rough after heavy use and develop tiny cracks. Bacteria will start to grow in these little cracks, damaging your gums at night. If you notice any such sign, you must talk to your dentist about replacing a night guard.
If I have braces, can I wear a night guard?
No, you cannot use the night guard with braces.