Nightguards – Dallas, TX
Protecting Your Teeth from Bruxism
If you suffer from tooth wear and tear, jaw pain, or a myriad of other symptoms, you could be grinding your teeth and not even know it! Rather than wait for your teeth to break apart from the stress and force exerted on them, you can stop this damage; Dr. Mariya Barnett and the rest of our team take a preventive approach, meaning we strive to protect your teeth from harm in the first place, which is why we’re proud to offer custom nightguards in Dallas. Interested in learning more? Want to protect your smile? Contact our team to schedule an appointment with Dr. Barnett today!
Why Choose Mariya Barnett, DDS Family & Cosmetic Dentistry for Nightguards?
- Digital Intraoral Scanner for Comfortable, Accurate Impressions
- Custom Oral Appliances with Precise Fit
- Focus on Prevention and Preserving Your Natural Smile
What Is Bruxism?
Bruxism is the term that refers to the habit of grinding teeth. Most of the time, this occurs while a person is asleep. In fact, many patients may have bruxism and not realize it because they are unconscious at the time. However, Dr. Barnett can tell when teeth appear to be worn down, cracking, or even breaking. Other signs of bruxism include the following:
- Flat or chipped teeth
- Tooth sensitivity
- Stiff or tight jaw muscles
- Jaw pain
- Neck, head or facial pain
- Headaches that start around the temple area
- Disrupted sleep
Treatment with Nightguards
How can you control something you do while you sleep? After Dr Barnett has diagnosed your bruxism, treatment is actually quite simple. We’ll provide an oral appliance that you wear at night. This nightguard keeps your upper and lower teeth from touching and harming each other. To create this appliance, we’ll take impressions of your teeth with our digital scanner, which is much more comfortable and efficient than traditional impressions. Then, our dental lab will fabricate your custom appliance and send it back to us for you to use.
Benefits of a Custom Nightguard
You may have seen nightguards for sale at your local drugstore and wonder if this product would be “good enough” to protect your teeth. These store-bought nightguards may come at a lower price, but they don’t last very long. On the other hand, our custom, durable nightguards can be useful for years before needing replacement, if they are well maintained. Over time, this small appliance can spare your teeth from unnecessary stress and damage, allowing you to enjoy your natural, strong smiles for many years to come!
