New Jersey Night Guard
Some people grind or clench their teeth when they feel anxious or tense. Others grind their teeth at night. Most people grind or clench their teeth unconsciously. They may not even realize they do it at all until they notice sore and stiff jaw muscles or headaches. You may be surprised when your dentist tells you that you grind your teeth.
A night guard is an appliance used to help alleviate grinding or bruxing, which is the term used to describe grinding at night. A night guard may also be worn during the day, in situations where you may be likely to grind your teeth. If you drive long distances or in congested traffic, and have a tendency to grind your teeth during that time, you might want to wear your night guard while driving as well.
Teeth grinding can cause pain and tension in the jaw muscles, and can contribute to chronic headaches. Teeth griding, over time, will wear down your teeth and your dentist may need to use dental bonding to repair your teeth. Wearing a night guard can prevent this wear and tear on your teeth.
Custom Fitted Night Guard
Buying a night guard from the drugstore is not recommended, because it won't fit your mouth as well, and won't be comfortable to wear. A custom fitted night guard is specially designed to fit your teeth and your mouth, using a mold to create an exact fit.