11/27/2025
🦷 What’s That Wednesday: Nightguards**
Do you wake up with sore jaws, headaches, or teeth that feel oddly sensitive?
You might be grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep — and a **custom nightguard** can make a *huge* difference.
💤 What is a Nightguard?**
A nightguard is a custom-made, comfortable appliance you wear while sleeping. It creates a protective cushion between your upper and lower teeth, preventing them from grinding against each other.
🛡️ What Does It Help With?
A nightguard can:
✔ Protect teeth from cracking, chipping, and wearing down
✔ Reduce headaches and jaw soreness
✔ Ease tension in the jaw muscles
✔ Help prevent TMJ discomfort
✔ Improve sleep by reducing clenching pressure
🦷 Why Choose a Custom Dental Nightguard?**
Store-bought guards may feel bulky or loose. We always recommend trying an over-the-counter nightguard to make sure you can tolerate it. After that we can custom make you one!
A dentist-made nightguard is:
✨ Precisely fitted to your teeth
✨ Easier to breathe and talk with
✨ More durable
✨ Less likely to cause jaw misalignment
✨ Designed specifically for your clenching or grinding pattern
💡 Signs You Might Need One**
You may benefit from a nightguard if you:
– Notice flat or worn-down teeth
– Wake up with jaw pain or tension
– Have cracked or chipped teeth
– Hear popping/clicking in your jaw
– Wake up with headaches or earaches
– Your partner hears you grinding at night
⏱️ The Process is Simple**
1. We take an impression of your teeth
2. A custom guard is created to match your bite
3. You return for a quick fitting to ensure comfort
4. You sleep better — and protect your smile
😁 A Small Step with Big Benefits**
Wearing a nightguard is an easy way to prevent long-term damage and avoid costly dental repairs in the future.
It’s one of the simplest preventative tools we offer — and your teeth will thank you!
