Nightguards Torrance
A Comfortable Solution for Bruxism
Sometimes bruxism can cause you to involuntarily grind and clench your teeth while you’re asleep, leading to pain in your jaw and excessive enamel wear. If our team finds evidence of bruxism during your next preventive checkup, our team at Blue Coast Dental Group may be able to offer you a custom-made solution. With one of our nightguards, you can make sure that your teeth are well-protected from bruxism-related damage throughout the night! Call us if you think you might need a nightguard to keep your smile safe.
Why Choose Blue Coast Dental Group for Nightguards?
- Custom-Made Nightguards for Each Dental Patient
- Privately Owned Dental Practice
- CareCredit Dental Financing to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs
What's Bruxism?
When you have bruxism, you may sometimes find yourself unconsciously grinding and clenching your teeth. The exact cause of bruxism isn’t always clear, but it’s often linked to feelings of stress and anxiety. It’s possible for bruxism to strike while you’re awake, but it often occurs during sleep, so you may not even realize that you have it.
There are several potential warning signs of bruxism that you can watch out for, including:
- Frequently waking up with soreness in your jaw.
- Experiencing discomfort while chewing.
- Having teeth that are noticeably more worn down than they used to be.
- Having teeth that are more sensitive than normal to hot or cold temperatures.
- Suffering from dull headaches in the morning.
It’s best to have bruxism identified and addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will continue to cause pain and could even result in significant dental damage.
How Do Nightguards Work?
The nightguards that our office provides are custom-made according to each patient’s needs. In order to get one, you will need to schedule an appointment at our practice. After examining your mouth, we can capture impressions of your teeth. Then, technicians at a trusted dental lab will use these impressions to design and create a nightguard that fits perfectly on your smile. Once the nightguard is ready, you’ll return to our office so that we can make sure that it fits correctly.
When worn, the completed nightguard will stop your upper and lower arches of teeth from directly touching each other. This protects them from the worst effects of bruxism, thus reducing your discomfort as well as the damage to your enamel. The nightguards that our office provides are made from high-quality materials; as a result, they are very durable and can easily stand up to the pressures of grinding and clenching night after night.
The Benefits of Nightguards
Wearing a personalized nightguard can be a highly effective solution for bruxism. It can significantly reduce wear and tear on your teeth, and it can leave you less susceptible to morning headaches and tooth sensitivity. On top of that, by preventing serious damage to your teeth, a nightguard can reduce your chances of needing extensive dental work done in the future, thus saving you money in the long run.