Uptown Park Dental
Night Guards in New Westminster
Night Guards
A lot of people grind their teeth in their sleep. Some don’t know it until a dentist points out the signs — flat edges, small chips, sore jaw in the morning. It happens from stress, bite alignment, or just habit.
A night guard is a small piece of molded plastic that fits over your teeth. It takes the pressure instead of your enamel. That’s really all it does — simple, but effective.
We make them here at our New Westminster office. The dentist takes a quick scan or impression of your teeth, sends it to the lab, and a few days later you come back to try it in. It’s thin, smooth, and shaped to your bite so you can still talk or drink water while wearing it.
If you wake up with tension in your face, headaches near your temples, or notice that your teeth feel tight together, you might be clenching at night. A guard eases that strain. After a week or two, most people say their jaw feels lighter and mornings are better.
You clean it with a toothbrush and cool water. No hot water — it can warp the fit. Keep it in the case when you’re not using it. If it ever feels off or cracks, bring it in. We can adjust or replace it easily.
Grinding doesn’t always stop, but the damage can. A night guard protects the work already done — fillings, crowns, natural enamel — and gives your jaw a break.
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