General Dentistry
Night Guards &Bruxism Treatment
Custom-fitted night guards that protect your teeth, jaw, and quality of sleep from the damaging effects of teeth grinding and clenching.
What Is Bruxism?
Protect Your Teeth While You Sleep
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, most commonly during sleep. It is a surprisingly common condition — affecting up to 30% of adults at some point — and many people are unaware they have it until a dentist identifies the signs: worn enamel, chipped teeth, jaw soreness, or persistent headaches. Left untreated, bruxism can cause serious, irreversible damage to your teeth and jaw joints.
At Dentistry on Norfolk South, we address bruxism with precision-crafted, custom-fitted night guards. Unlike generic store-bought options, our night guards are fabricated from dental impressions of your exact bite, ensuring a comfortable fit that you will actually wear — and that genuinely protects your smile night after night.
Key Benefits
- Worn, flattened, or chipped tooth enamel — a tell-tale sign of grinding
- Jaw muscle soreness, tightness, or facial pain upon waking
- Frequent morning headaches, particularly at the temples
- Tooth sensitivity caused by thinning enamel from grinding
- Sleep disruption — either your own or your partner's due to audible grinding sounds
Why Choose This Treatment
The Advantages
Tooth & Enamel Protection
A custom night guard creates a physical barrier between your upper and lower teeth, absorbing the forces of grinding and preventing enamel wear, chips, and cracks.
TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief
By cushioning the bite and reducing muscle overwork, night guards can significantly relieve the jaw soreness, facial tension, and TMJ discomfort associated with bruxism.
Improved Sleep Quality
Reducing the grinding action and associated muscle tension often leads to more restful, uninterrupted sleep — benefiting both you and your partner.
Precisely Custom-Fitted
Unlike one-size-fits-all pharmacy guards, our lab-fabricated appliances are made from dental impressions of your bite, ensuring a secure, comfortable fit you will wear every night.
Is This Right for You?
Who Should Consider a Night Guard?
During your consultation, Dr. Khurana will assess your individual needs and determine if this treatment is the right fit for you.
Schedule a Consultation- Patients with visible tooth wear, flattened cusps, or chipped enamel identified during a dental exam
- Individuals who wake up with jaw soreness, facial muscle tightness, or tension headaches
- People whose partners report audible teeth grinding during the night
- Patients experiencing unexplained tooth sensitivity that is not explained by cavities or gum recession
What to Expect
Getting Your Custom Night Guard
Bruxism Assessment
Dr. Khurana examines your teeth for signs of wear, assesses your jaw muscles and bite, and asks about your symptoms. Digital X-rays may be taken to evaluate the extent of any damage.
Dental Impressions
We take precise impressions of your upper and lower teeth. These are sent to our dental laboratory, where a custom-fitted night guard is fabricated to the exact specifications of your bite.
Delivery & Fit Check
At your delivery appointment, we seat the night guard and check that it fits comfortably with no pressure points. We show you how to insert, remove, and clean it, and schedule a follow-up to confirm it is providing relief.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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