Night Guards Houston
Greater Protection for Your Smile
Teeth grinding and clenching, also known as bruxism, is an unhealthy habit many patients suffer from – the kind that can take its toll on tooth enamel and jaw joints. This action not only wears down the teeth themselves, but it also puts pressure on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) causing clicking, popping, and pain in your jaw. One way to protect your teeth from bruxism is by reducing the amount of grinding at night and during the day. A night guard can help with this.
Why Choose Smiles of Memorial for Night Guards?
- We Work with Reliable Lab Technicians
- Lunchtime Appointments Available
- Flexible Financing Through CareCredit
How Does a Night Guard Work?
Although a night guard will not resolve the underlying issue causing your bruxism, it will protect your teeth while you are sleeping. Simply, a night guard will place a barrier between your teeth. So, if you grind or clench your teeth while sleeping with the night guard, you will be wearing out the night guard instead of your precious enamel.
Why is Teeth Grinding Dangerous?
On the surface, grinding and clenching your jaw does not sound serious; however, this can cause decay or even tooth loss. Your teeth are covered by a protective layer called enamel. This layer prevents bacteria and plaque from entering your teeth, which can cause decay. An excessive amount of decay can make your teeth unstable, putting them at risk. Further, every time you grind your teeth or clench your jaw, your enamel is slowly scraped away. Wearing a custom-made night guard from Smiles of Memorial will place a protective barrier between your teeth ultimately protecting your enamel.
Custom-Made Night Guards
Are all night guards made equally? No! Over-the-counter night guards are better than no night guard and they will protect your enamel; however, they are not as comfortable and effective as custom-made, in-office night guards. A night guard made by Dr. Viet Tran is designed with your custom impression and will fit each groove and ridge of your teeth. If you think that you need a night guard, visit Dr. Viet Tran and his team first to find out how the Smiles of Memorial team can protect your smile.