Custom Nightguards in Westbury, NY for Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, often causes headaches, jaw pain, tooth fractures and sensitivity, and disturbed sleep. At Smallberg & Satornino, DDS, PLLC, we offer custom night guards in Westbury, NY, as part of our treatment to help lessen the effects of teeth grinding.

What are Custom Night Guards?

For those experiencing TMJ-related symptoms, we often recommend custom night guards. These personalized dental appliances are designed to be worn during sleep and provide a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth.

Night guards help lessen the pressure on the TMJ, reducing jaw clenching and teeth grinding that often occurs unconsciously at night. By promoting a relaxed jaw position, night guards contribute to better sleep quality and decreased TMJ-related discomfort.

We make custom-made night guards to the proper jaw position using a method that not many dentists use: finding the exact spot where the patient’s muscles are the most relaxed.

Signs That You Need a Night Guard

Even if you are not aware of it, you may already be suffering from bruxism as you sleep. The following are bruxism symptoms, which indicate that you should use a custom night guard for sleep protection:

• When you sleep, your partner may hear your jaw clenching or grinding.
• Your teeth are moving and making gaps.
• Jaw pain and morning headaches
• Tooth pain or sensitivity
• Deteriorated tooth enamel
• Broken or cracked teeth

Why Choose Custom Night Guards?

There are three types of night guards available to choose from. To help you understand why custom night guards are the best choice, below are the advantages and disadvantages of each type:

• Stock Night Guards are pre-made products you may purchase online or at the drugstore. Although they are reasonably priced, their fit and comfort are limited. Due to their bulkiness, stock mouthguards may make it difficult to speak and breathe.

• Boil-and-Bite Night Guards – This type of mouthguard fits better than stock night guards. To shape the guard to your teeth, you boil the product and bite into it while it’s still warm. However, these night guards loosen rather quickly.

• Custom Night Guards – These are considered the best nightguards. They are professionally made from the exact impressions of your mouth and made from materials that are comfortable to wear and last a long time.

Protect Your Smile While You Sleep

To help you reduce your discomfort from constant teeth grinding at night, Drs. Smallberg and Satornino recommend using custom night guards instead of the oral appliances you see online or at the drugstores. They are specifically made for your mouth to give the best protection, fit, and comfort. For more information about night guards in Westbury, you can call our office, and our friendly staff can answer your questions.

Do you have any problems with your teeth? Smallberg & Satornino, DDS, PLLC can help you regain your healthy, confident smile. Contact us today for personalized dental care to enhance your oral health and aesthetic appeal.