Night & Mouth Guards in Dixon
A guard is an appliance for your mouth that covers and protects your teeth and gums to prevent or reduce injury to your teeth, gums, arches, and your lips.
Night & Mouth Guards
at Exceptional Dentistry
A night guard is an appliance for your mouth that covers and protects your teeth and gums to prevent or reduce injury to your teeth, gums, arches, and your lips.
Night guards are recommended for several oral health issues, the most common being if you are suffering from TMJ/TMD or Bruxism. Night guards are most often created in a dental lab and are custom designed for your bite.
At Exceptional Dentistry, our entire staff strives to provide exceptional, Affordable, and professional dental care in a welcoming and relaxing environment. Each of us believes that you deserve quality family time so we can achieve and maintain your ultimate smile goals. We will not begin any proposed treatment until you fully understand and agree with the diagnosis and the treatment plan. If a night guard would help you with any sleeping issues and your oral health, call us at 815-288-4731. We are conveniently located at 724 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon, Il, 61021. We look forward to treating you as a family member with exceptional service.
Night guards are simple and effective treatments for preventing damage to your teeth, your jaw, and overall oral health. If you have symptoms that are associated with TMJ/TMD or Bruxism such as headaches, chronic jaw pain, and restlessness during the day from disrupted sleep then a night guard will be beneficial for you.
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More Details on TMJ/TMD
TMJ/TMD are ailments that develop in your jaw that are identified by constant headaches, teeth grinding or pain in your jaw. If left untreated, these disorders can result in acute damage to both your teeth and your jawbone.
TMJ, the temporomandibular joint, is the connecting joint between your jaw and the temporal bones of your skull and allows your jaw to move up and down and side to side. If this joint becomes injured or inflamed, symptoms can expand from headaches to numbness in your face, ringing in your ears, pain, or a jaw that will lock or become difficult to open.
TMJ disorders are classified into one of three categories:
- Myogenous TMJ problems- The most common type of TMD, Myogenous TMJ disorders include muscle related pain from the discomfort in your jaw, temple, neck, or shoulders. These disorders are treated successfully with night guards and occasionally BOTOX® treatment.
- Jaw joint generated pain- This is when the pain is the result of an internal derangement of TMJ, which might be from an injury to the condyles, a displaced disc within the TMJ, or a dislocated jaw.
- Degenerative joint disease- The result of health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
The exact cause of TMJ/TMD is challenging to isolate, but several potential contributing factors are:
- Genetic predisposition
- Stress
- Injury
- Bruxism
- Arthritis
- Dislocation of the cushioning disc
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More Details on Bruxism
Bruxism is unhealthy and is distinguished by the grinding, clenching, or gnashing of your teeth. Bruxism can occur when you are awake or during sleep. If you suffer from sleep bruxism, you might also have related issues such as snoring or sleep apnea.
Common symptoms of bruxism include the following:
- Headaches
- Jaw Pain
- TMJ/TMD
- Worn Teeth
- Fractures or Loose Teeth
- Hearing Loss
The Different Types of Night Guards
- A Soft Night Guard- This is the most popular kind of night guard for mild cases of Bruxism, not for severe cases. They are comfortable, adaptable, easy to use, and lower in price. This version is not durable and will not be a long-term solution.
- Dual Laminate Night Guards- This night guard is for moderate teeth grinders. They are firm on the outside and softer on the inside. They will manage any heavy clenching and grinding and are more durable. They are thicker but harder to get used to.
- Hard Night Guards- Hard acrylic night guards are exceptionally rigid and durable. They are used for severe cases, as well as TMJ. These are also exceptionally durable, and they prevent your teeth from shifting and last the longest. They are custom made from dental impressions at Exceptional Dentistry, are the thickest and also are the most uncomfortable.
Fitting and Sizing your Night Guard
Personalizing the fit of your night guard will vary in quality. Here are the examples:
- “One-size-fits-all”- These are over-the-counter night guards and are not custom fitted. These will suffice if you are a random teeth grinder.
- “Boil and bite”- With this retail solution you boil it in water and then bite into it to create your own impression. It is simple to do and is extremely popular.
- Order online- These are custom night guards you order online. You send in your impression, and the lab will mail back your fitted guard.
- Made in lab- The best solution, you can get your night guard created by Exceptional Dentistry. Based on your situation, we will suggest the best density and firmness and will provide the most accurate fit because we create them with your impression in our lab.
Your Satisfaction Make Our Services Exceptional
The entire staff at Exceptional Dentistry pays deliberate attention to all details when it comes to providing you with superior dental care. We will review your oral health history, capture digital images to document continued history, and always discuss any diagnosis, treatment options, and financing and insurance benefits. We want you to make educated and informed decisions about your dental care. If a night guard would help you with any sleeping issues and your oral health, give our office a call at 815-288-4731. We are also easy to find at 724 N. Brinton Ave, Dixon, Il, 61021. We treat all patients as family with exceptional treatment.