Mouth Guards
At Prosper & Smile Dental Care, we're proponents of prevention rather than treating dental problems after they develop. We're proud to offer night guards, day guards, and sports mouthguards to safeguard your smile and prevent damage from teeth grinding (bruxism) or sports-related injuries. As the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
What Are Night Guards?
Grinding or clenching your teeth in your sleep can damage your tooth enamel, wear down your teeth, irritate your gums, or cause jaw pain. You may not be aware that you grind your teeth at night, but it may be loud enough to wake up your significant other. Symptoms of nighttime bruxism include morning headaches, chipped, flattened, or loose teeth, worn tooth enamel, increased tooth pain or sensitivity, receding gums, facial pain, sore jaw muscles, and sleep disruptions.
Dental night guards are mouthguards that provide a barrier between your top and bottom teeth as you sleep. These custom oral appliances are comfortable and won't interfere with your breathing. When you clench or grind at night, your night guard will lighten the tension and cushion the muscles in the jaw. That helps prevent damage to your teeth and gums and lowers the risk of facial pain, jaw discomfort, and TMJ problems.
What Are Day Guards?
One of the most effective treatment options for sleep bruxism is wearing a night guard. However, some patients have "awake bruxism," meaning they grind and clench their teeth during the day. Day guards are made specifically for use as you go by your daily activities.
Day guards are crafted from an ultra-thin, hard acrylic material to provide maximum comfort and protection without impacting your life. They are a lot less bulky and more discreet than those worn at night. Day guards are incredibly comfortable and never interfere with breathing.
When worn, your daytime mouth guard will prevent the upper and lower teeth from coming in contact and encourage the jaw to maintain a relaxed position. That can prevent headaches, tooth wear and damage, gum recession, jaw pain, earaches, and facial pain.
What Are Sports Mouthguards?
If you play a contact sport, ask Dr. Sisombath about getting a custom sports mouthguard. The oral appliance will protect your teeth and gums if you're accidentally struck in the face.
Sports mouthguards are crafted from a thick material that can absorb the forces of sudden impact. They protect the whole mouth, including the teeth and gums. Sports mouthguards reduce the risk of broken teeth, injury to the lips and gums, and accidental biting of the tongue.
Sports mouthguards significantly lower the chances of sports-related dental injuries, which is why they are required to be worn by athletes in many team sports. If you play contact sports, consider them a necessary piece of athletic equipment.
Why Choose a Custom Mouthguard?
There are stock mouthguards available for purchase over-the-counter. However, these generic oral appliances don't offer anywhere near the protection custom mouthguards do. These one-size-fits-all mouthguards never fit right and are made from a bulky, weak material that can easily tear. There are boil and bite options that are more customizable. However, these also rarely fit well and don't provide adequate protection.
Custom mouthguards are created by your dentist from impressions of your mouth. They provide a perfect fit, unmatched comfort, and maximum protection. They are made just for you from a high-quality material, which is why they are more costly than the over-the-counter options. However, their premium quality and the superior protection they provide are well worth the added cost and effort.
Night Guards, Day Guards, and Sports Mouthguards Near Me in Prosper, TX
Visit Prosper & Smile Dental Care to learn more about safeguarding your smile with a custom night guard, day guard, or sports mouthguard. Dr. Sisombath and her team are committed to utilizing the latest technology and highest quality materials to provide superior mouth protectors.
Call us at 469-200-4345 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!