Night Guard

More than 70% of dentists report teeth grinding among their patients. Protecting your teeth from damage caused by grinding and complications like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders often involves a simple solution. At Drs. Boyd P.C. in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, our exceptional team of restorative and implant dentists offer custom-fitted night guards to protect your teeth and jaw while you sleep. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today.

What are night guards?

Night guards at Drs. Boyd P.C. are custom-fitted appliances you wear around your teeth to protect them from grinding. This reduces the risk of unnecessary wear-and-tear on your teeth caused by clenching and grinding as you sleep. 

Drs. Boyd P.C. uses digital impressions to create customized night guards with optimal precision and accuracy to reduce the effects of night grinding and the risk of TMJ disorders.

Which problems can night guards protect against?

By reducing grinding, night guards can protect you against:

• Worn-down teeth and enamel 
• Tooth sensitivity or pain
• Jaw pain, soreness, and stiffness
• Headaches and migraines
• Clicking or popping sounds in your jaw
• Face, shoulder, neck, or ear discomfort
• Tired jaw muscles upon waking up
• Cracked, chipped, or flatter teeth
• Tongue indentations from your teeth
• Difficulty opening your mouth wide
• Trouble chewing or talking
• Locked jaw

Drs. Boyd P.C. is committed to keeping your smile and jaw healthy, beautiful, and pain-free without complications.

Am I a candidate for a night guard?

Your Drs. Boyd P.C. provider determines if you’re a candidate for a night guard by discussing your symptoms, lifestyle, and oral health history. They also examine your teeth and take digital X-rays if necessary to create an effective treatment plan.

Nearly everyone benefits from wearing a night guard. Your dentist matches your bite, creating a night guard that fits comfortably over your teeth in a non-intrusive way. 

What should I expect when wearing a night guard?

The Drs. Boyd P.C. experts use digital impressions of your teeth to make your custom-fitted night guard. When it’s ready, simply place it over your teeth at night while you sleep and remove the night guard when you wake up. 

Other things you can do for TMJ disorder relief include muscle exercises and dietary changes. Your provider teaches you ways to optimize dental and jaw health to keep your smile pain-free, functional, and flattering. 

If you have tooth damage caused by past grinding, Drs. Boyd P.C. offers an array of restorative dental procedures, including fillings, inlays and onlays, bonding, veneers, and crowns.

Schedule a night guard evaluation at Drs. Boyd P.C. by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.