Night Guards in Maple Ridge, BC
Custom night guards protect teeth from grinding and clenching during sleep, reducing tooth wear, jaw discomfort, and headaches.
Our goal: To protect your teeth and improve comfort while you sleep.
What Is a Night Guard?
A night guard is a custom-made oral appliance worn while sleeping to help protect your teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching, a condition commonly known as bruxism.
Night guards are designed to fit comfortably over your teeth and help absorb the forces created during grinding and clenching.
Unlike over-the-counter options, custom night guards are specifically made to fit your smile, providing improved comfort, protection, and durability.
You may benefit from a custom night guard if you experience:
- Frequent morning headaches
- Facial muscle tension
- Tooth sensitivity
- Chipped or cracked teeth
- Clicking or popping in the jaw
- Jaw pain or soreness
- Teeth grinding during sleep
- Worn or flattened teeth
- Neck discomfort
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth comfortably
Benefits of Custom Night Guards
Protect Your Teeth
Night guards help prevent excessive wear, fractures, and damage caused by grinding and clenching.
Reduce Jaw Pain
By minimizing pressure on the jaw joints and muscles, night guards can help reduce discomfort and tension.
Prevent Dental Restorations from Damage
Night guards help protect crowns, veneers, fillings, and other restorations from excessive grinding forces.
Improve Sleep Comfort
Many patients experience improved comfort and fewer symptoms after beginning night guard therapy.
Custom Fit & Comfort
Professionally made night guards are designed specifically for your smile, providing a secure and comfortable fit.
The Night Guard Process
Comprehensive Evaluation
We begin with an examination of your teeth, bite, and jaw function to assess signs of grinding or clenching.
Digital Impressions
Accurate impressions or digital scans are taken to create a custom-fitted appliance.
Custom Fabrication
Your night guard is carefully crafted to fit your teeth and provide optimal protection.
Fitting Appointment
Once completed, we ensure your night guard fits comfortably and make any necessary adjustments.
Ongoing Monitoring
Regular dental visits allow us to evaluate your appliance and monitor signs of bruxism.
Why Choose a Custom Night Guard?
While over-the-counter night guards are available, custom-made appliances offer several advantages:
- Precise fit
- Greater comfort
- Improved durability
- Better protection
- Reduced bulkiness
- Enhanced effectiveness
A professionally fabricated night guard is designed specifically for your bite and oral health needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A night guard is a custom-made oral appliance worn during sleep to protect teeth from grinding and clenching.
Common signs include jaw pain, headaches, worn teeth, tooth sensitivity, facial soreness, and reports of grinding noises from a sleeping partner.
Yes. Custom night guards are designed specifically for your teeth and bite, providing superior comfort, fit, and protection.
Yes. Night guards can help protect crowns, veneers, fillings, bridges, and other restorations from excessive grinding forces.
Yes. Because it is custom-made for your mouth, most patients find it comfortable after a brief adjustment period.
In certain situations, children may benefit from a night guard. A dental examination is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment.
Yes. Untreated grinding can cause tooth wear, fractures, jaw pain, headaches, and damage to dental restorations.
Yes. Evercrest Dental welcomes new patients and provides custom night guard therapy for individuals and families throughout Maple Ridge.
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, often occurring during sleep.
A night guard does not necessarily stop grinding, but it helps protect teeth and reduce the harmful effects of grinding and clenching.
Many patients experience reduced jaw discomfort and muscle tension when wearing a properly fitted night guard.
The lifespan varies depending on grinding intensity, maintenance, and material type, but custom night guards are generally designed for long-term use.
Clean your night guard daily using the methods recommended by your dental team and store it properly when not in use.
Most patients adjust quickly and find that wearing a custom night guard becomes a comfortable part of their nightly routine.
Many dental insurance plans may provide partial coverage for custom night guards. Coverage varies by provider and policy.
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