Do you wake up in the morning with a headache, or sore muscles in your jaw?  Do your jaw muscles feel tired or stiff in the morning? Are your teeth sensitive to cold or toothbrushing?  Are your teeth worn or notched around the gum line?  Are you under a lot of stress?  You may be grinding your teeth at night (a condition called bruxism) or you may be clenching your teeth, which can be just as harmful, and not even be aware of it. Clenching and grinding may cause muscle pain, joint damage, and severe wearing away of tooth enamal. Over time your teeth may be worn down and destroyed.

 

A nightguard or bite splint is a removable appliance that will protect the teeth, and in most instances relieve the headaches and sore muscles caused by grinding and clenching. Nightguards are custom made requiring an impression and are fabricated in a dental laboratory in a few days.They are made of clear acrylic and can be made to fit either the upper or lower arch. Nightguards are easy to insert and remove and can give you relief from your pain now and eliminate the wear on your teeth.