Dental Mouthguards
Grinding your teeth is extremely common, and can also severely damage your tooth enamel. Grinding can lead to moderate or severe dental damage, disturbed sleep, and even jaw disorders like temporomandibular joint disorder. Our goal is to help you come up with a solution to nighttime teeth grinding before it has any significant impact on your smile and health.
We custom-craft our mouthguards to align perfectly with your teeth to allow for a minimally noticeable, pain-free guard that will fit you perfectly. Our dentists look forward to seeing you at our Heroes Dental office so we can discuss treatment options for teeth grinding and jaw pain. This will allow for a healthier smile, and better sleep, as well. You can rely on Heroes for high-quality dental mouthguards in McAllen.
Problems That Can Be Relieved With Dental Mouthguards
Teeth Grinding
One of the biggest reasons why people wear night guards is to stop teeth grinding and the symptoms it causes.
Jaw Pain
Jaw pain, including pain caused by jaw disorders, may be worsened by teeth grinding, but a mouthguard can help.
Sleep Problems
Teeth grinding and clenching at night can seriously impact your ability to get a good night’s sleep.
What You Need To Know About Mouthguards for TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorder, more commonly referred to as TMJ disorder, is a jaw disorder associated with pain in the jaw and face. TMJ disorder can be caused by things like chronic teeth grinding and clenching, as well as other health issues like arthritis. Mouthguards are one of the primary treatment options for TMJ. Here at Heroes Dental, we offer occlusal guards to help prevent the teeth grinding that so often contributes to TMJ. Like other nightguards, occlusal mouthguards should be custom-made for the best results.
See the Benefits of a Heroes Dental Night Guard
Stop Teeth Grinding
Get Better Sleep
Relieve Jaw Pain
Relieve Tooth Sensitivity
Reduce Dental Damage
Prevent Dental Issues
Prevent Tooth Decay
Stop Teeth Clenching
FAQs About Dental Night Guards
Does Insurance Cover Dental Night Guards?
The general rule for whether or not something will be covered by insurance is whether or not it’s been deemed medically necessary. If your dentist has determined that you’re in medical need of a custom-fit mouth guard, it may be covered by your insurance.
Are There Disadvantages to Dental Night Guards?
Some mouth guards can be uncomfortable, but getting your mouth guard custom-made from Heroes Dental should prevent any discomfort. A custom mouth guard is your best option for maximum comfort.
What Can I Expect From Using a Dental Night Guard?
A custom night guard that is well-fitted for your mouth shouldn’t cause any significant discomfort with sleep, but you may drool more than usual. It may also take some time to get used to having the night guard in your mouth. Custom dental night guards are usually positioned on the upper teeth, and these guards are ideal for those with problems grinding teeth at night.
Do Night Guards Move Teeth?
Again, a night guard that has been custom-made to fit your mouth should have no negative effects on your teeth. However, using a poorly-fitted mouthguard can result in teeth shifting.
How Do Mouthguards for TMJ Work?
While not made specifically for TMJ, our occlusal mouthguards can help to relief the painful symptoms of TMJ by preventing teeth grinding. These guards work by separating your upper and lower teeth to prevent friction.
Are There Any Over-the-Counter Options for Mouthguards?
Over-the-counter mouthguard options may be available, but it’s important to get a dentist’s recommendation as to whether or not an over-the-counter option will work for you. Some boil and bite mouthguards may offer some protection against grinding, but wearing a custom mouthguard is the best way to ensure a comfortable fit, protect against grinding, and relieve symptoms of TMJ and sleep apnea.