The Importance of Occlusal Night Guards – Kimberly Rosen DDS

The key to choosing an occlusal guard is to ensure that the guard is designed with your specific needs in mind. To work correctly and effectively, they need to fit over your teeth with accuracy. An ill-fitting guard that does not meet your individual needs can actually do more harm than good. It can give you headaches, migraines and TMJ issues.
A lot of claims through informercials have been circulating about an inexpensive night guards that can make your grinding/clenching go away by doing a boil and bite night guard. They promise that it will solve your TMJ issue. They make it sound so simple. Another option they give patients is a One size fit all night guards. While it offers a fast and inexpensive solutions, they do not provide the fit necessary to provide a comfortable and effective solution.
The best and fool proof solution is a custom occlusal guard directly made from an impression of scan of your teeth. This is used to create a mold that represents your teeth exactly. This appliance is fabricated at the direction or instructions of your dentist. The dentist will make the decision which arch it should be. Once it is fabricated, it will take some time to get used to wearing it every night before bedtime. Some patients may even have to wear it during the day when they catch themselves clenching while working or driving. It is also a good idea to wear it when playing sports or working out. Spending a little more to get the right night guard by a dental professional will save you from a lot of issues down the road.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the office of Kimberly A. Rosen, D.D.S @ (661)255-2545. Check our website at:www.kimrosendds.com