Alanya Dental Service - Dentist in Alanya
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DENTAL NIGHT GUARD

WHAT IS A DENTAL NIGHT GUARD

Grinding your teeth at night is a very common habit, which dentists and doctors call bruxism. Because bruxism happens while you sleep, you have no control over this particular habit and it can be harmful. Over the years, grinding or bending can wear your teeth down.

In many cases, a dentist may prescribe a nightguard to reduce the damage to your teeth.

A nightguard is a plastic dental appliance that fits over the top teeth. When you grind or clench, a lot of the force is transferred to the night guard instead of to your teeth. Often, over time, deep grooves will form in the nightguard due to the force of grinding. The night guard prevents the same force from causing damage to the teeth. Without a nightguard, enamel can become too worn down, which can lead to tooth sensitivity. Teeth can also become chipped or cracked, requiring extensive restorative dental treatments to repair them.

Wearing a bite guard while you sleep physically prevents you from grinding your teeth. As you can wear a splint for up to 8 hours a day, it is important that it fits correctly and is as comfortable as possible to wear. The best way to achieve this is to have your teeth and mouth professionally measured and then have a bite guard made to the exact measurements. At Alanya Dental Service, we perform many of these types of fittings every year, which is why buying your mouthguard from us is a smart choice.

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