Hillsborough, NJ Dental Night Guards: Stop Teeth Grinding Today
Clenching and grinding during the day and/or night can cause damage to the teeth, gums, and supporting tissue, which is why dental night guards are often utilized. We comfortably and snugly fit our custom night guards, designed in our partnering lab and fitted by Dr. Awad.
The use of night guards can alleviate headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, and facial pain caused by the constant pressure and tension in the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). The designs we offer at Hillsborough Prime Dental are tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient.
Understanding Dental Night Guards
Night guards are an excellent treatment for people who have bruxism (tooth grinding) or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. These diseases can cause a variety of consequences, such as headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, and facial discomfort. Wearing a night guard while sleeping can help relieve these sensations and prevent future damage to your teeth and jaw.
Materials and Mechanisms
Dental night guards come in various materials, each with a specific use and functionality. In terms of mechanisms, night guards work by creating a physical barrier between your upper and lower teeth. These barriers usually have custom-made grooves that guide the patient’s jaw into a more relaxed position, reducing tension on the muscles that support the jawbone.
Material | Use and Functionality |
Soft | Ideal for patients with mild bruxism, they provide comfort while sleeping. |
Hard | Ideal for heavy-tooth grinders, it provides reliable protection against vigorous grinding. |
Dual-Laminated | Ideal for combining the benefits of both soft and hard materials |
Benefits of Using Dental Night Guards
Dental night guards work as protective shields that help prevent wear on your teeth’s surfaces while dispersing force evenly in your mouth. Night guards act as a cushion between the upper and lower jaws, preventing grinding sounds that could disturb both you and your bed partner.
Preventative Care: Wearing a sleep guard will help you avoid further damage from grinding and clenching your teeth and jaw.
Symptom Relief: Night guards can relieve headaches, jaw pain, and other discomfort caused by bruxism and TMJ disorders, allowing you to live a more fulfilling life.
Customized Fit: Our night guards are designed to match the exact needs of each patient, assuring maximum comfort and effectiveness. Custom-fitted night guards are made to support patients who have mild or advanced bruxism or have been diagnosed with TMJ or TMD. They’re suitable for all ages since they’re customized according to patients’ specific needs.
- Comfortable: As it’s customized for you, fitting it around all contours of your teeth and gum line, there will be no tension.
- Durability: Customized night guards tend to be more durable than the pre-fabricated varieties currently available in stores.
- Precise Bite Adjustment: A tailor-made night guard allows for easier fine-tuning and adjustment following dental procedures like fillings or extractions.
Other benefits associated with using dental night guards, include:
- Reduced tooth pain
- Improved quality of sleep
- Stop nighttime clenching and grinding before it causes more harm.
- Decreased morning headaches
- Prevention of tooth fractures or chipping
Our Dental Night Guard Process
Hillsborough Prime Dental makes it easy and quick to get fitted for a unique night guard. It is built specifically for you in two 10-minute appointments.
Initial Consultation: During your first appointment, Dr. Awad will take precise impressions of your upper and lower teeth, as well as a bite record, to guarantee that your Night Guard fits perfectly.
Unique Fabrication: We work with a competent dental laboratory to build your unique night guard from the thorough impressions acquired during your initial appointment. Each night guard is meticulously made to ensure optimal comfort and protection.
Final Fitting: After your night guard is completed, you will return to our office for a final fitting. Dr. Awad will confirm that the night guard fits snugly and pleasantly, and he will provide you with instructions on how to wear and care for your new gadget.
Contact Us Today!
If you grind your teeth or clench your jaw, it’s essential to seek treatment from a dental expert. Dr. Sally Awad at Hillsborough Prime Dental is a reputable name, offering quality night guards made to fit patients’ specific needs. She has years of experience designing custom nightguards for patients with bruxism or TMJ disorders.
Contact Hillsborough Prime Dental at (908) 359-8555 to book a consultation and see if a personalized dental night guard is the best option for you. Our staff is ready to help you attain a healthier, happier smile.
