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Night Guards in Noblesville, IN
Protecting and cushioning your teeth so they can handle the nightly grind.
If you wake with a sore jaw, morning headaches, or teeth that feel tender for no reason, your teeth may be working the night shift. Chronic grinding and clenching during sleep, called bruxism, wears teeth down over time and can undo good dental work. A custom night guard puts a cushion between the damage and your smile.
What Is a Night Guard?
A night guard, also called a bite guard or occlusal guard, is a removable guard worn over your top or bottom teeth while you sleep. It absorbs the forces of grinding and clenching that would otherwise land on your enamel, your jaw, and your dental work.
Left unchecked, bruxism shows up as worn or fractured teeth, tooth pain and sensitivity, damaged dental work, jaw soreness, morning headaches, and disrupted sleep. A custom night guard helps by:
- Protecting teeth from damage caused by nighttime grinding or clenching
- Reducing facial soreness and morning headaches
- Extending the life of dental work such as implants, crowns, veneers, and fillings
- Preventing excessive wear, chipping, and cracking of enamel
- Relaxing the jaw joints and muscles, relieving jaw pain
- Minimizing grinding-related shifting that affects tooth alignment
- Improving sleep by reducing nighttime dental discomfort
How the Night Guard Procedure Works
Step 1. We take digital impressions of your teeth to serve as the mold for your custom guard.
Step 2. The impressions go to a dental laboratory, where technicians craft a night guard fitted precisely to your bite.
Step 3. When it is ready, we confirm the fit is snug and comfortable and show you how to care for it.
Night Guards Near Me in Noblesville, IN
If mornings keep starting with a tight jaw or a dull headache, mention it at your next visit or come in sooner. A custom night guard is a small step that spares your teeth years of wear. Patients visit us from Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, and Fishers.
FAQs About Night Guards
Do night guards stop teeth grinding?
They don't stop the grinding itself, but they protect your teeth and jaw from the harmful effects. Over time, they can also help reduce related discomfort.
Can I wear a night guard during the day?
Yes, especially if you clench or grind your teeth while concentrating or stressed. Daytime guards are usually thinner and less noticeable.
Are night guards comfortable to sleep in?
Custom night guards are designed to fit snugly and comfortably. Most people adjust to them within a few nights.
Do night guards protect crowns and fillings?
Yes, they protect both natural teeth and dental work from wear and damage, extending the life of your restorations.
What's the difference between a night guard and a sports mouthguard?
Night guards are thinner and made for comfort while sleeping. Sports mouthguards are thicker to protect teeth from impacts during athletic activities.
Serving our neighbors
Patients see us from Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, and Fishers. Our office is on River Road near Riverview Hospital, an easy drive from anywhere in Hamilton County.
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Questions about night guards? Call the office or request an appointment, and we will walk you through it.