What are Mouth Guards?
Maintaining good oral hygiene is about more than brushing and flossing, it's about doing whatever you can to protect your oral cavity from harm.
If you grind your teeth at night or clench your jaw, you could unknowingly be damaging your teeth and jaw. Similarly, when you participate in sports, you risk damaging your smile if you get hit in the face.
Your dentist at Dr. Naji Louis Family Dentistry can create custom mouth guards for sleeping and for sports to protect and maintain your oral health.
Custom-Fitted Sports Guards
If you are hit in the mouth while playing sports, a custom-fitted mouth guard provides a barrier that acts as a cushion between your teeth and your mouth's soft tissue to protect your smile.
These dental appliances are made specifically to fit your smile and protect your face, jaw, head and teeth from injury while you focus on the action on the ice, rink or court.
Custom-Fitted Night Guards
If you grind your teeth while you sleep, you may end up with chipped or fractured teeth, tooth wear, jaw pain, headaches and more symptoms as a result of the stress on your jaw.
A night guard can help protect your teeth from damage, saving you the cost of repairs down the road. These appliances can also keep you from clenching, resulting in some pain relief, helping give you a better night's sleep.