As a trusted source for Little Rock family dentistry, Smile Arkansas recommends custom-made night guards for those who qualify. Patients who receive regular teeth cleanings and practice good oral hygiene, but have TMJ issues or want to protect cosmetic restorations during occasional nocturnal grinding can benefit from the use of night guards. Night guards are NOT mouth guards, which are typically used to protect your teeth from injury while playing sports. Night guards, on the other hand, are made of a hard, durable plastic that is custom-made to fit your teeth and accommodate your bite while sleeping.
Night guards are especially helpful for people who suffer from bruxism, the grinding of teeth while sleeping. Though some people brux during the day while concentrating on a task or under stress, most instances of grinding occur during sleep. Teeth grinding can lead to worn or broken teeth (especially the front), fillings, and crowns. It can also cause nerve damage to teeth, receding gums, and contribute to TMJ issues. Wearing a night guard while sleeping helps reduce the frequency and intensity of teeth grinding and clenching.
To learn more about custom-made night guards from Smile Arkansas, call 501.821.4200 or click here to request an appointment with our friendly office. We also invite you to discover your treatment options by taking advantage of our Free Makeover Consultation. If you’re interested in discreet orthodontics, like Invisalign, we offer a Free Invisalign Smile Analysis. Come experience Little Rock family dentistry at Smile Arkansas – we can’t wait to meet you!
As one of the premier dental practices in Arkansas, our team at Smile Arkansas also provides custom night guards to patients from Little Rock, Maumelle, Conway, Bryant, Benton, Cabot, Sherwood, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Pine Bluff, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Russellville, El Dorado, and Camden, AR.
If you want to learn more about our dentistry practice - where we offer beautiful smile transformations with no prep veneers, where we offer dental implants, and where we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee to insure you are satisfied with your visit - Smile Arkansas is here to serve you.
