Night guards for teeth grinding
Grinding your teeth at night is common, and it can damage your teeth. You may not know you’re doing it, but the symptoms tell the story: headaches, jaw pain, tooth pain, and fractured or unevenly worn teeth. Dr. Kevin can often see the signs during an exam, but let us know if you’ve noticed any of these symptoms.
Grinding can be caused by:
- Stress and worry
- Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
- An abnormal bite
- Missing or crooked teeth
Sleeping in a night guard protects your teeth and can reduce or even eliminate the pain of grinding. Floss City Dental can custom-fit a night guard to your mouth so you sleep more comfortably.
Sports mouthguards
Dental injuries are among the most common sports injuries. The American Dental Association reports that athletes who don’t wear a mouthguard are far more likely to injure their teeth, and that mouthguards prevent an estimated 200,000 injuries a year in high school and college football alone.
Mouthguards lower the risk of injuries to the mouth, face and jaw, as well as broken teeth. The basic types are:
- Stock: sold in stores and preformed, so they may not fit well, which makes them less effective.
- Boil-and-bite: also sold in stores. They fit a little better because you soften them in hot water and bite down to shape them.
- Custom-fitted: made for your mouth by your dentist. They cost the most, but they offer the best protection.
We’ll help you choose the best option for your budget and needs, to protect your face and preserve your natural teeth.