Night Guards
Night guards are oral appliances worn during sleep to prevent tooth wear and damage caused by grinding or clenching. Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause fractures, cracks, and other types of damage to your teeth. Bruxism is sometimes caused by stress, but can also be a side effect of sleep conditions like sleep apnea.
At Summit Denture Clinic, we design custom-made night guards to fit your unique bite and ensure maximum efficiency and protection against damage caused by teeth grinding and clenching.
How Does a Night Guard Protect Your Teeth?
A night guard is a custom-made oral appliance worn at night to protect your teeth from damage caused by nighttime teeth grinding. During sleep, the jaw muscles tend to relax and may clench together naturally.
If you suffer from nighttime teeth grinding or clenching, the pressure applied to your teeth can lead to severe damage. A night guard keeps your teeth from touching and rubbing against each other. It prevents tooth sensitivity and damage to the enamel caused by teeth grinding.
Types of Night Guards
There are two types of night guards available: stock and custom.
A stock night guard is the least expensive option. Because it is not customized to your unique bite, it provides a low level of protection and can be uncomfortable to wear.
A custom night guard provides better protection against wear and damage and is more durable as we design it to fit your mouth perfectly and manufacture it from high-quality dental-grade materials.
How Are Night Guards Made?
We create custom night guards by using an impression of your teeth. We manufacture them from soft materials like acrylic plastic that are easily molded to fit your bite and ensure comfort.
At Summit Denture Clinic, we use state-of-the-art equipment to capture precise impressions of your teeth and mouth. This allows us to design custom night guards that are more efficient against damage caused by teeth grinding and fit much more comfortably than stock night guards.
Night Guard vs. Mouth Guard: What’s the Difference?
A night guard is a type of dental appliance that is worn at night. It acts as a protective barrier between the teeth to prevent grinding (bruxism) or clenching. In some cases, bruxism can be controlled with lifestyle changes, but most patients require night guards to stop the grinding and properly protect their teeth against damage.
Bruxism can cause severe tooth wear, fractures, jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, and headaches among other symptoms.
A mouth guard, on the other hand, is worn when playing sports or engaging in other recreational activities. They protect the teeth and gums from injury.
Visit Summit Denture Clinic at 130 – 2881 Garden Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X1, or call (604) 776-2881 to learn more about the benefits of night guards.
Affordable Dental Care
If you currently have missing teeth or have been told that you are in need of extractions, contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We offer complimentary consultations to all of our potential patients and would be happy to discuss the benefits of dentures with you.
At our practice, we offer affordable dentures to replace missing teeth. Whether you’ve lost one tooth or all of your teeth, our practice can provide you with the care and services you need. We can work with your insurance to make sure that you get the treatment you need at a reasonable price. To learn more about your options and what our practice offers, schedule a consultation with us today. We’d be happy to talk with you about your needs and how we can provide you with the care you deserve!
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At Summit Denture Clinic, we offer a highly customized plan that helps you get your natural smile back. Our dental team will assess your oral health and smile and come up with an individualized plan to address your specific needs.
Dental Examination
Our denturist will assess the health of your teeth and gums and review your medical history to ensure any underlying medical conditions are not preventing you from safely wearing a set of new dentures.
Fabrication of Dentures
Our denturist will carefully design a model of your denture based on precise measurements to ensure a secure and comfortable fit.
Fitting the Dentures
Once your dentures are ready, you will return to our practice for your final fitting. We will make any adjustments as needed to make sure you are happy with your new smile. With proper care and regular checkups, your new dentures can last for many years.
Caring for the Dentures
If you take good care of your dentures as well as brush your gums and tongue twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, your dentures should last for many years.
Restore Your Natural Smile
Our practice offers both complete and partial dentures, depending on your needs. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some of the natural teeth are still present. If you need more information about dentures, please call us to schedule a consultation.