Achieve Smile Protection With Nightguards

At Nataly Vilderman D.D.S, we prioritize your oral health and overall well-being, now and always. One effective solution is using nightguards, also known as oral appliances to preserve your smile as you sleep. These custom-made devices are crucial in protecting your teeth, gums, and jaw and alleviating discomfort so you can sleep peacefully every night!

What Are Nightguards?

Nightguards͏͏ are͏͏ tailored͏͏ oral͏͏ appliances͏͏ designed͏͏ to͏͏ be͏͏ worn͏͏ during͏͏ sleep͏͏ to͏͏ avoid͏͏ the͏͏ damaging͏͏ effects͏͏ of͏͏ grinding͏͏ (bruxism)͏͏ and͏͏ clenching.͏͏ Most͏͏ individuals͏͏ grind͏͏ their͏͏ teeth͏͏ while͏͏ they͏͏ are͏͏ asleep,͏͏ and͏͏ some͏͏ indications͏͏ of͏͏ that͏͏ can͏͏ be͏͏ cracked,͏͏ chipped,͏͏ or͏͏ worn͏͏ and͏͏ damaged͏͏ areas͏͏ along͏͏ the͏͏ edges͏͏ of͏͏ the͏͏ teeth.͏͏ Oral͏͏ appliances͏͏ act͏͏ as͏͏ a͏͏ barrier͏͏ between͏͏ the͏͏ upper͏͏ and͏͏ lower͏͏ teeth,͏͏ preventing͏͏ wear͏͏ and͏͏ tear͏͏ while͏͏ alleviating͏͏ pressure͏͏ on͏͏ the͏͏ jaw͏͏ muscles.͏͏ This͏͏ preventive͏͏ solution͏͏ is͏͏ crafted͏͏ from͏͏ durable͏͏ materials,͏͏ often͏͏ using͏͏ impressions͏͏ or͏͏ digital͏͏ scans͏͏ of͏͏ your͏͏ teeth͏͏ to͏͏ ensure͏͏ a͏͏ precise͏͏ fit͏͏ that͏͏ maximizes͏͏ comfort͏͏ and͏͏ effectiveness.͏͏

Who Can Benefit From Using This Service?

• Patients With Bruxism And Teeth Clenching: Individuals who clench their jaws during sleep, often due to stress or anxiety can find relief using a nightguard. This device helps reduce the significant force on your jawbone. Patients with bruxism are alleviated of tooth wear and sensitivity as a result of clenching with nightguards.
• Individuals With TMJ Disorder: Those diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) find much-needed ease from symptoms like headaches, earaches, and jaw discomfort by wearing a nightguard​.
• Athletes: While primarily used for nighttime protection, nightguards also serve as a preventative measure for athletes who grind their teeth during physical activity​.

How To Effectively Care For Your Nightguard

• Daily Cleaning: Rinse your nightguard with warm water before and after each use. Use a soft toothbrush and mild, non-abrasive toothpaste to gently clean it regularly​.
• Proper Storage: Store your nightguard in a protective case to prevent damage when not in use. Ensure the case is clean and dry to avoid bacteria growth.
• Avoid Heat: Keep your nightguard away from hot water or direct sunlight, as excessive heat can warp the material and affect its fit​.
• Regular Checkups: Schedule regular dental appointments to ensure your nightguard fits properly and to check for any signs of wear or damage.

Teeth grinding and clenching do not have to control your life. Call our dentist in the Stonestown area for support!