Night Guards for Teeth Grinding College Park, GA

MINT dentistry is widely known for our cosmetic treatments, but we are also focused on protecting our patients' smiles from damage and oral health conditions. Grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw (also called bruxism) during sleep is a common condition that can negatively affect your teeth, gums, and jaw. While the first indication is often wear or damage on the surfaces of the teeth, chronic teeth grinding and jaw clenching can also cause headaches, tooth pain, inflammation, and discomfort in your jaw and neck. Our team of board-certified dentists offers custom night guards (oral appliances) to protect your mouth while you sleep. Our night guards are crafted from high-quality materials with cutting-edge technologies to ensure a comfortable fit. These appliances can also prevent damage from teeth grinding and jaw clenching, helping you to achieve better sleep while minimizing uncomfortable symptoms. Find out more about custom night guards at MINT dentistry by setting up an appointment at our practice in College Park, GA.

A number of signs and symptoms may indicate that you are clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth while you sleep. A night guard may help if you frequently experience headaches when you wake up in the morning or have tightness, pain, or swelling along your jaw. Some other symptoms that suggest you may need a night guard are loose fillings or teeth, flattened biting or chewing edges of your teeth, chronic tooth sensitivity, and receding gums. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching while you sleep are often a symptom of chronic stress but may also be the result of a sleep disorder, allergies, misaligned teeth, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). When our team of MINT dental professionals is diagnosing bruxism, we will also try to identify the cause of the condition, which can help us to create a comprehensive plan for your care.

To determine if you would benefit from a night guard, our MINT dentists will first perform a comprehensive examination and may take a set of digital x-rays. You can relax in one of our treatment chairs wearing MINT sunglasses and listening to your favorite music through Beats headphones while your exam is performed. After we diagnose your bruxism, a team member will take impressions of your mouth that will be used to design your night guard. MINT dentistry will send this information to a state-of-the-art dental lab where your night guard will be crafted out of high-quality materials. As soon as your appliance is returned to our office, we will have you return to our College Park, GA practice to have it fitted. If needed, our dentists might make slight adjustments to your guard to ensure it fits securely yet comfortably. We will also give you instructions on how to take care of your night guard to keep it in good condition for as long as possible.

It is important to wear your oral appliance every night, or as suggested by our MINT dentists, in order for it to work effectively. Your guard should greatly reduce the symptoms of bruxism, but if not, schedule an appointment as soon as possible so we can discuss other treatment options. To keep your night guard and mouth in good condition, you should clean your appliance and teeth before and after every use. Please bring your night guard to all future appointments at MINT dentistry so we can make adjustments and perform repairs as needed.

In cases of a bruxism diagnosis, a night guard appliance could be covered in part under some dental insurance plans. We will contact your insurance company to determine the coverage of your specific policy. During your first appointment, we explain the estimated cost of your night guard. To help make your treatment more affordable, our office takes several forms of payment, including medical financing. MINT dentistry is dedicated to helping patients of all ages in College Park, GA achieve great oral health. If you do not carry PPO dental insurance, our team can tell you more about the MINT Discount Plan.

Teeth grinding and clenching can cause jaw pain and oral damage, affecting your life in many ways. A night guard appliance is a simple way to diminish the sleepless nights caused by the side effects of nocturnal bruxism. Custom night guards by MINT dentistry may also help to prevent expensive dental problems down the road and help maintain your oral health. If you think that this might be an ideal solution for you or you would like to learn more, contact MINT dentistry in College Park, GA to arrange for a consultation.