Nightguards
Night Guards in St. Johns, FL
Many people are not familiar with the term night guard, but if you’re one of the millions who suffer from teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, you should learn. Dr. Neal Patel and Alesia Apana can craft a custom-made oral appliance worn while you sleep to protect your teeth from the damage caused by bruxism.
If you’re experiencing general dentistry symptoms such as tooth pain, jaw pain, or headaches, you could likely benefit from wearing a night guard. So, schedule a consultation for night guards at Vitalize Dental today.
How It Works
Our dental team’s first line of defense for bruxism treatment is a nightguard because it’s one of the best ways to combat habitual teeth grinding. A dental night guard is an oral appliance that provides a protective layer between the upper and lower teeth. This extra cushion prevents you from doing unconscious self-harm to your jaws and teeth as you sleep.
At Vitalize Dental, we can set you up with a mouth guard for grinding teeth in as little as two appointments. At the first appointment, we’ll take impressions of your smile and send these impressions to our high-tech dental lab. Here, they will craft a dental night guard designed just for you.
After a week or two, we will call you back in for a final fitting. We want to ensure that your night guard fits flawlessly and performs perfectly. Furthermore, we suggest wearing your perfect-fit mouth guard for grinding teeth while you sleep and during stressful situations (like driving through traffic or taking a test) to prevent harm from grinding teeth.
When to Call the Dentist
Muscle tension is almost a reflex reaction to stress, and it’s the body’s coping mechanism for protecting against injury or pain. Sudden onset stress causes muscles to tense up at once but releases as soon as the stressor passes. On the other hand, chronic stress leaves the muscles in a constant state of being on guard.
This tension can travel to the jaw muscles. Jaw clenching and teeth grinding are common physiological responses from stressed individuals. While bruxism is a natural bodily response, that doesn’t mean it’s safe for your teeth.Prolonged teeth grinding and jaw clenching can lead to eroded teeth and sore facial muscles, so schedule a consultation for bruxism treatment as soon as you notice it.
Protect Your Smile with Teeth Grinding Guards in St. Johns, FL
Keeping the gums, cheeks, and mouth free of cancerous cells is key to maintaining a life of longevity and higher quality. So, if you’re concerned about bruxism, learn more about dental night guards in St. Johns, FL, by calling (904) 770-5713 or messaging us online.
