Dental Mouth Guard for Grinding Teeth at Night – Denver Dentist Options

The medical term for grinding your teeth is Bruxism. Whether you’ve recently started to grind your teeth or you’ve been doing it for years, it can be difficult to determine whether it’s simply an annoyance or a serious issue.

Here at Mile High Smiles, we see many patients who grind their teeth and experience chipped teeth, chronic grinding, frequent headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder, and other problems as a result.

If you grind your teeth, it is in your best interest to visit our office so that we can help you determine if it’s a serious issue. In the event that it is, Dr. Brian Levitin may recommend a professional mouth guard to protect your teeth at night. A mouth guard will cover your entire jaw and fit over your upper or lower teeth. Its purpose is to serve as a barrier between the biting surfaces of your teeth.

Since mouth guards are customized, and comprised of acrylic, they will fit your teeth properly without any bulkiness. At Mile High, we’ll educate you on the various types of dental mouth guards available and help you select the right one for your particular situation.

Caring for Mouth Guards

Just like other dental appliances, mouth guards must be cleaned on a regular basis. If you opt for a mouth guard, you will have to thoroughly rinse or brush it before you place it in your mouth and clean it after you remove it. This way, you can reduce the amount of germs that enter your mouth. You will also need to keep your mouth guard in a special case with air holes to prevent any bacteria growth and avoid losing it.

Contact Mile High Dentistry

If you grind your teeth, you should reach out to Mile High Smiles in the Denver, Colorado area, to schedule an appointment by calling 303-232-1830. During an appointment, we’ll be able to evaluate your condition and inform you whether a mouth guard is a good option.