Dr. Joanna Tylman DMD, DDS

Night Guards Near Prospect Heights, IL

A custom night guard may help protect teeth from damage associated with grinding or clenching during sleep. An evaluation helps determine whether an appliance fits your needs and whether other causes of your symptoms need attention.

Looking for night guards near Prospect Heights? Dental Art Clinic welcomes patients from Prospect Heights at our Mount Prospect office, located at 1512 N. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

Recognizing Grinding and Clenching

Worn edges, chipped restorations, tooth sensitivity, or morning jaw soreness can be reasons to discuss bruxism with your dentist. These symptoms can have other causes, so a guard should follow an assessment. Some people grind while asleep without realizing it; a sleep partner may notice the sound first.

How a Custom Guard Is Planned

The dentist checks your teeth, restorations, and bite before taking records for a custom appliance. Fit and bite contacts are checked when it is delivered. A guard separates the teeth to help limit wear and damage; it does not necessarily stop grinding. Report discomfort, looseness, or a change in how your teeth meet.

Care, Comfort, and Other Conditions

Follow the cleaning and storage instructions supplied with your guard, and bring it to dental visits for review. A sports mouthguard has a different purpose. A routine night guard is not a treatment for sleep apnea. Tell your dentist or physician about loud snoring, breathing pauses, or marked daytime sleepiness so those symptoms can be evaluated separately.

Separating Tooth Protection From Sleep Care

Prospect Heights patients should mention snoring, witnessed breathing pauses, or significant daytime sleepiness during the assessment. Ask whether those symptoms need medical or sleep evaluation. A standard guard for grinding and an appliance prescribed for a sleep-related breathing condition have different purposes.

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Night Guards: Common Questions

Will a night guard cure grinding?

Not necessarily. It can protect tooth surfaces while you and your clinician address contributing factors. The right plan depends on your symptoms and examination.

Can I use a sports guard at night?

Sports guards are designed for impact protection. Ask your dentist which appliance is appropriate for sleep-related grinding and your bite.

What if the guard hurts or feels different over time?

Contact the dentist for an assessment rather than continuing to force a painful or poorly fitting guard into place. Fit and wear should be reviewed periodically.

Visit Dental Art Clinic From Prospect Heights

Arrange a night guards consultation for your needs. Call Dental Art Clinic at (847) 590-5200 lub skorzystaj z naszego formularza rezerwacji wizyty. Nasz zespół pomoże Ci umówić się na wizytę w naszej lokalizacji w Mount Prospect.

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