Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinding Cincinnati, OH

MINT dentistry might be known for our smile transformations, but we also offer a range of proactive treatments to protect your beautiful smile from becoming damaged. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching (medically known as bruxism) at night is a common condition that creates problems in your teeth, gums, and jaw. Although the most visible symptom is wear or damage to the surface of the teeth, nocturnal bruxism can also cause headaches, tooth pain, inflammation, and chronic pain in your head and neck. Our staff of board-certified dentists offers night guards that are custom-made to protect your mouth while you sleep. Our night guards are made with top-quality materials utilizing state-of-the-art technology that fits you comfortably while preventing problems from teeth grinding and jaw clenching so you can get a restful night of sleep. Learn more about custom night guards at MINT dentistry by booking an appointment at our office in Cincinnati, OH.

You could have one or more signs of nocturnal bruxism (the grinding of your teeth and clenching of your jaw while sleeping). You may be a candidate for a night guard if you often have headaches upon waking in addition to swelling, tightness, or pain in your lower face. Some other symptoms that may be alleviated with a night guard include loose teeth or fillings, ground-down enamel on your molars, chronic tooth sensitivity, and a receding gumline. Clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth at night are usually a symptom of chronic stress; however, they may also be the result of a sleep disorder, allergies, misaligned teeth, or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). While your MINT dental team is assessing your bruxism, we will also try to identify the cause of the condition, which helps us to develop the most effective treatment plan.

When diagnosing bruxism and determining if a night guard is right for you, we will start by performing a comprehensive exam. You can relax in one of our treatment chairs with a pair of MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones while the exam is underway. Once the MINT dentistry team diagnoses your bruxism, we will get digital x-rays and impressions of your mouth to help us design your custom night guard. MINT dentistry will send this information to a dental lab where your guard will be crafted with advanced technology from high-quality materials. As soon as your guard is sent back to us, we will schedule a fitting at our Cincinnati, OH office. We might make a few adjustments to your appliance to ensure it fits comfortably. We will also give you instructions on how to take care of your night guard to keep it in good condition for a long time.

In order to get the best results from your night guards, you should wear them every night unless otherwise suggested by your MINT dentist. Your custom night guard should minimize or eliminate the symptoms of teeth grinding and jaw clenching; however, if it does not, contact our office right away. For a healthy mouth and night guard, we recommend that you clean your teeth and guard before each use as well as after. Your night guard should be brought in to all future appointments so your dentist can make adjustments or repairs as needed.

It's likely that if you've been diagnosed with nocturnal teeth grinding, at least part of the cost of your night guard will be covered by your dental insurance. Someone in our office will talk to your provider to understand how much your policy will cover. At your consultation, your dentist will try to estimate the cost of your night guard. To help make your treatment more affordable, our office takes numerous forms of payment, including low-interest medical financing. Our practice is committed to helping patients of all ages and stages of life in Cincinnati, OH achieve great oral health. If you don't have PPO dental insurance, get more information on the MINT Discount Plan.

You may be grinding your teeth at night without knowing it, but the problems it causes can make day-to-day life difficult at points. Night guards are an effective way to diminish the sleepless nights caused by the symptoms of nocturnal bruxism (teeth grinding and jaw clenching). Night guards from MINT dentistry can also boost your overall oral health while reducing the risk of more expensive issues. If you think that this might be the remedy for you or would like to learn more, contact our practice in Cincinnati, OH to book a consultation with MINT dentistry.