Aren’t sure if you should get a custom night guard? Our dentist in Lebanon, IN, is ready to help and answer any questions you may have. Please schedule an appointment with our office to determine if you could benefit from wearing a night guard for teeth grinding and clenching.
In the meantime, here’s what you need to know about the main benefits of wearing a night guard.
Protect Your Tooth Enamel
If left untreated, bruxism will wear away your tooth enamel over time. As such, you may notice that your teeth look a little misshapen or worn down. While we can restore worn teeth with veneers or crowns, it’s best to prevent any damage from happening in the first place. A custom teeth grinding guard will protect your enamel.
Once enamel is lost, it’s gone for good. For this reason, we recommend that you schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee as soon as possible if you suspect you grind or clench your teeth at night.
Avoid Cracked or Chipped Teeth
The enormous amount of pressure on your teeth is enough to crack or chip the enamel. Once this happens, bacteria can enter the tooth and potentially infect the dental pulp within. This can lead to you needing root canal treatment or other restorative care, which is why we recommend that our patients with bruxism wear their guards every night.
Prevent Dental Emergencies
There’s never a good time to experience a dental emergency. The good news is that a custom night guard will help safeguard your smile so you can avoid toothaches, cracked teeth, and other dental emergencies. A night guard will also give you peace of mind that you’re doing everything in your power to avoid a potential dental emergency.
Improve Your Quality of Sleep
It’s hard to feel well rested if you’ve been grinding or clenching your teeth all night. If you’ve been feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep, it may be worth mentioning to Dr. Lee. From there, Dr. Lee will be able to examine your smile and inquire about any other symptoms to determine if a is the best solution for you.
Reduce Headaches and Migraines
Did you know that may increase your risk of headaches? This is because bruxism strains the temporomandibular joint and exerts pressure on the rest of the face. In turn, this can increase the frequency of headaches and even contribute to migraine episodes.
You may be surprised at how your headaches gradually decrease or even disappear completely once you’ve worn your custom teeth grinding guard for a few weeks.
Schedule an Appointment for a Night Guard
Do you think you’d benefit from wearing a night guard? Our dentist in Lebanon, IN, would be more than happy to determine if you’re a candidate. To schedule an appointment, please call Dwight B. Lee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry at (765) 482-2400. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.