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Mouth Guards and Night Guards

Do You Need A Night Guard?

Night guards are mouthpieces that are worn during sleep to stop you from clenching or grinding your teeth.

The purpose is to form a protective barrier between your top and bottom sets of teeth.

Signs that you might be grinding your teeth are the following:

Frequent headaches
Tightness or pain in jaw
Chipped tooth
Loose tooth
Tooth sensitivity due to worn down enamel

Difference between a custom guard and one from a pharmacy

An over the counter stock guard is a cheaper option and they come in standard sizes. This is a ‘boil and bite’ option with normally a less-than-ideal fit. A custom guard is done on a real impression of a patient’s teeth and therefore form a perfect custom fit.

The difference between a guard from a dentist and an Xtraguard

For severe bruxers we always recommend that you consult with your dentist on the correct treatment plan. For everyone else Xtradent can save you time and money by buying directly from us. The guard from us is identical to the one from your dentist. This option is also a safer option in these times of Covid because there is no direct contact with patients.