Dental Guards
Lougheed Family Dental provides custom protective appliances for different types of tooth and jaw protection.
Custom Night Guards
Custom night guards are designed for people who grind or clench their teeth, including those who may not realize they are doing it while sleeping. Signs of grinding and clenching can include progressive enamel wear and damage to the teeth, jaw joints, and surrounding muscles.
A night guard is worn while you sleep to help reduce stress on the jaw muscles and protect the teeth and jaw joints from the effects of grinding and clenching. A custom-made guard is designed specifically to fit your teeth comfortably and provide appropriate protection.
Custom Sports Guards
Custom sports guards are designed to help protect the teeth and jaw during sports or activities where there is a risk of dental trauma. The cushioned appliance fits over the dental arch to help reduce the severity of injury to the natural teeth.
Unlike standard boil-and-bite mouthguards, a custom sports guard is made specifically for your mouth to provide a comfortable, secure fit and effective protection. Sports guards can also be customized in a variety of colours and styles.
What It Is & How It Works
Both appliances are custom-made to fit the patient's teeth, but they serve different purposes: night guards protect against grinding and clenching, while sports guards protect against impact-related dental trauma.
Who Needs This Treatment
Night guards may be recommended for people who grind or clench, show progressive enamel wear, or experience stress on the jaw muscles and joints.
Sports guards are recommended for activities where there is a risk of tooth or jaw trauma.
Benefits
Protects teeth from grinding and clenching
Helps prevent progressive enamel wear
Reduces stress on jaw muscles
Helps protect teeth during sports
Provides a snug, custom fit
Offers greater comfort and protection than many boil-and-bite guards
The Process
A custom appliance is created to fit the patient's dental arch. Night guards are generally worn while sleeping, while sports guards are worn during relevant sports activities.
