Nightguards / Bite Appliances

The purpose of this therapy is to influence your jaw to function freely without pain and/or to prevent tooth wear. Many situations may cause the malfunction of your lower jaw. Examples are accidents, surgery, developmental defects, peculiar oral habits, naturally occurring malocclusion (poor bite), psychological stress or clenching and bruxism (grinding teeth).

This treatment has been used for many years. The splint is designed to prevent tooth wear and stabilize your jaw muscles and joints. For those with TMD (temporal mandibular disorders), it should help you feel more comfortable and allow healing to occur. For those who clench or grind their teeth without muscle or joint pain, the bite appliance will help prevent devastating tooth wear which can lead to tooth sensitivity, fractured teeth, and the need for more extensive dental treatment to fix the damage.