Night Guards
Protect Your Teeth from Grinding & Clenching
Many people grind or clench their teeth while they sleep without even realizing it. Over time, these habits can lead to worn or chipped teeth, jaw discomfort, headaches, tooth sensitivity, and even cracked dental restorations.
A custom night guard creates a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth, helping reduce the damaging effects of grinding and clenching while allowing your jaw muscles to function more comfortably.
Who Can Benefit from a Night Guard?
A custom night guard may be recommended if you:
Grind or clench your teeth while sleeping
Wake up with jaw pain or facial soreness
Experience frequent morning headaches
Notice worn, chipped, or cracked teeth
Have sensitive teeth caused by grinding
Want to protect crowns, veneers, or other dental restorations
During your examination, we'll evaluate your teeth, bite, and jaw muscles to determine whether a custom night guard is the right solution for you.
What to Expect
Getting a custom night guard is a simple and comfortable process.
We'll begin by using our iTero® digital scanner to capture a precise 3D model of your teeth—no messy impressions required. Before scanning, we record your bite in a relaxed position to help create a night guard that fits accurately and functions as intended.
Your custom Kois-style night guard is then fabricated specifically for your teeth and bite. It is typically ready in approximately two weeks.
When your appliance is ready, you'll return for a delivery appointment where we'll verify the fit, make any necessary adjustments, and review how to wear and care for your night guard.
Why Choose a Custom Night Guard?
Unlike over-the-counter night guards, a professionally fabricated custom night guard is designed specifically for your bite.
A custom appliance offers several advantages:
Comfortable, precise fit
Durable, long-lasting materials
Better protection for your teeth and dental work
Even distribution of biting forces
Easy to wear, clean, and maintain
A properly fitting night guard is also more comfortable to wear, making it easier to use consistently night after night.
Precision Bite Design
At The Smile Space, we fabricate Kois-style night guards, which are designed to help protect your teeth while supporting a stable, balanced bite.
By carefully recording your bite before fabrication and using precise digital technology, we're able to create a custom appliance that fits comfortably, protects your teeth from excessive wear, and helps reduce the effects of nighttime grinding and clenching.
Our goal is to provide a night guard that's comfortable enough to become part of your nightly routine—and effective enough to protect your smile for years to come.
Waking up with jaw pain or noticing signs of teeth grinding? Schedule your visit online or contact us.