Nightguards and Splints in Shenton Park
Do you wake up with a tight jaw, a dull headache or teeth that feel sensitive to the touch? If yes, that’s a pattern worth paying attention to. It often points to grinding or clenching happening while you sleep, something you have no control over once you drift off. A custom nightguard or splint from Shenton Park Village Dental cushions your teeth and jaw overnight, helping protect your bite while you sleep.
Made to Fit Your Bite While You Sleep
Grinding and clenching, known as bruxism, puts far more pressure on your teeth and jaw than normal chewing ever does. A custom nightguard or splint is built from an impression of your own teeth, so it sits securely and cushions your bite through the night without shifting or feeling bulky. Some patients need a simple nightguard, while others benefit from a splint designed to also ease strain on the jaw joint. We will recommend the right option once we have had a proper look.
Signs the Trouble Might Be Coming from Your Jaw
Grinding does not always announce itself. Many patients only connect the dots after mentioning these symptoms at another appointment:
- Waking up with a headache, especially around the temples
- A sore or stiff neck and shoulders in the morning
- Jaw pain, tightness or clicking when you chew
- Teeth that feel worn, sensitive or flattened over time
- A partner mentioning grinding noises during the night
If any of that sounds familiar, it’s worth raising with your dentist, whether that’s booking a consult now or simply asking at your next check-up.
Made on Site, So You’re Not Left Waiting
For most patients, we take an impression of your teeth in the chair and craft the nightguard here at the practice rather than sending it away to an outside lab. That keeps things simple, quicker to turn around, and often more cost-effective. If you would rather have a digital scan taken and your guard made at a lab, that option is available too, and we are happy to talk through which approach suits you best.
What a Properly Fitted Nightguard Protects You From
Beyond the immediate relief, a nightguard helps prevent the kind of ongoing wear that flattens and cracks teeth over years of grinding. It eases pressure on the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, protects any crowns, fillings or other dental work you already have, and for many patients, means fewer disrupted nights and a more comfortable morning.
Schedule a Consultation
Notice any of these signs, or just want peace of mind? Contact Shenton Park Village Dental to book a consultation, or ask us about a nightguard at your next visit.
