Night Guards
TMJ Relief and More: Alleviating Pain and Clenching at Night
How It Works: Dental Night Guards
Even though night guards aren’t a cure for grinding and clenching, they can help mitigate the negative symptoms. Using a night guard is a great way to alleviate headaches and jaw muscle soreness while preventing complications like broken teeth and more.
The night guard is custom-designed to match the size and shape of your mouth. You wear the dental appliance while sleeping because it separates your top and lower teeth to avoid clenching and grinding.

Store-Bought vs. Custom Dental Night Guards
You want to alleviate these TMJ symptoms, so you might consider buying a generic night guard at the local drug store. But the truth is that these cheaper alternatives don’t offer the same benefits as a custom-fit dental night guard. These over-the-counter night guards can actually cause more issues because the improper fit can misalign your bite.
On the other hand, a custom-fit dental guard uses durable materials and a personalized design to optimize the results. These professional night guards are made with durable, quality materials and help promote the ideal jaw positioning while sleeping.
The goal of wearing a night guard is to relax the jaw muscles, which minimizes the symptoms of TMJ during the day. Even though there is an upfront cost for a custom-fit night guard, it’s worth the investment because of the improvements you will enjoy.
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