Night Guards in San Antonio, TX
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Contact UsWhat Are Night Guards?
Teeth grinding at night, also known as bruxism, is a common problem that affects many people. Even though the most recognizable symptom is wear on the surface of the teeth, nocturnal bruxism can also lead to tooth pain, headaches, and inflammation, as well as discomfort in your neck and jaw. To protect your mouth against these effects of bruxism, our team provides custom night guards that defend your mouth while you rest. Custom night guards are made with high-quality materials that fit comfortably and help improve the quality of your sleep by reducing jaw clenching and teeth grinding. To hear more about custom night guards at Leon Springs Dental Center, schedule an appointment at our San Antonio, TX office.
What Are the Benefits of Night Guards?
At Leon Springs Dental Center, night guards allow for a multitude of health benefits, specifically for individuals suffering from teeth clenching or grinding. A handful of these benefits include:
- Safeguarding teeth from grinding during sleep
- Allowing jaw muscles to rest throughout sleep
- Reducing neck and jaw discomfort and stiffness upon waking
- Boosting total sleep quality by decreasing disruptions
- Decreasing headaches and migraines related to clenching at night
- Staying away from the need for pricey oral procedures in the future
- Improving the life and dependability of tooth restorations
Am I A Candidate for Night Guards?
A number of symptoms may indicate that you are grinding your teeth and/or clenching your jaw at night. Maybe you frequently wake up in the morning with pain in your jaw, a headache, and facial swelling. Other signs are loosened teeth and/or fillings, chipped enamel on your back teeth, a receding gumline, and tooth sensitivity. Grinding and clenching at night are often caused by stress but could also be the result of misaligned teeth, allergies, a sleep disorder, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). As Dr. Walker is diagnosing your bruxism, she will also try to determine the cause so your night guard therapy may be combined with another treatment for more effective outcomes.
How Does Night Guard Treatment Work?
After our team makes your bruxism diagnosis, we will take impressions and digital x-rays of your mouth to create your custom night guard. Leon Springs Dental Center will send your specifications to a dental laboratory where your specialized night guard will be crafted from the best materials. After your night guard is sent back to our office, you will come in to have it fitted. Our team may make small adjustments so your night guard fits correctly. You will also be given specific instructions on how to properly care for your night guard so it lasts a long time.
Leon Springs Dental Center Reviews
Amazing dental office that I now consider my regular dentist. Thorough, considerate and very professional, great team!
We have gone to many dentists in the past, even a family member, and this is by far the best experience we have had. Office staff is amandine and the dentists and hygienists are kind and caring
The sweetest people work here. I have been terrified of the dentist forever from bad experiences before so i came into this appointment with a lot of fear and although i still would rather not be at the dentist the staff was so amazing and made me feel comfortable the whole time.
Highly recommended Definitely a group of professional team
I have been in great hands with Dr. Walker and her staff since I first started with them over 5 years ago. Everything from the customer service, genuine care, communication, patience, and even their charitable works was been top notch and very comforting throughout my time with them. If you are reading these reviews, you are probably looking for a dentist. Stop scrolling and book an appointment. You have found what you are looking for. 💯
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About UsCustom Treatment for Your Grinding
Teeth grinding can lead to discomfort and pain in a variety of ways. Night guards are a way to diminish the fatigue caused by the unpleasant side effects of jaw clenching and teeth grinding. Customized night guards from Leon Springs Dental Center can also benefit the overall health of your mouth and ward off future complications. If you think night guards may be the solution you seek or you want to learn more, contact our staff in San Antonio, TX to book an appointment.
Night Guards FAQs
Should night guards be on the top or bottom teeth?
A top or bottom night guard is just a matter of preference. The fact of the matter is as long as their is a night guard in between your teeth, they will be protected from grinding and clenching. If you're unsure which you might prefer, ask our staff and we'd be happy to help you find the right decision.
Will my dental insurance cover the cost of a night guard?
In most cases, yes. As long as our staff deems a night guard medically necessary for you, your dental insurance will usually cover all or at least a portion of its cost.
Should night guards be hard or soft?
Night guards should always be hard. This permits the lower teeth to slide around freely when the lower jaw moves. Soft night guards, on the other hand, can often actually make the existing issues worse as well as contribute to new ones.