When you visit us for routine dental exams, we check for signs of wear on your teeth. Persistently grinding your teeth can cause flattening, chips, cracks, and weakened enamel. If we see any signs, we will discuss whether you might benefit from occlusal guards.
Eliminate Jaw and Neck Pain
Breaking the habit of grinding or clenching your teeth takes conscious effort and work. This condition, also called bruxism, can damage your teeth and cause or worsen the symptoms of TMJ and jaw disorders.
At Generations Dentistry, we can create a custom night guard in Kennebunk to protect your teeth. With our help, you’ll enjoy better sleep and increased muscle and dental comfort in no time!
Customizing Occlusal Guards/Splints
Digital Impressions
We use a scanner to take digital impressions of your teeth, which we then send to a dental lab. Skilled technicians will build your custom night guard/splint specifically for your mouth and teeth.
Delivery
When your custom night guard/splint comes in, we will schedule an appointment with you to fit it to your teeth, make initial adjustments to support your bite and jaw and answer any questions you might have.
Adjustments
As your custom night guard/splint becomes part of your routine, it may require further fine-tuning. We can make adjustments to your custom night guard/splint in Kennebunk as needed for maximum protection and comfort.
What Custom Night Guards Treat
Custom night guards/splints protect against symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, bruxism, or persistent clenching and grinding of teeth while asleep. We fabricate a custom mouth appliance that fits over your entire upper or lower teeth.
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Jaw pain
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Facial pain
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Neck pain
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Tooth wear
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Tooth sensitivity
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Headaches
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Migraines
Why Choose Generations
Gone are the days of clunky, slow dental molds! At Generations Dentistry, we’ll take digital impressions of your teeth to make your custom night guard in Kennebunk.
When you visit Generations Dentistry, not only will we address your immediate concerns, but we’ll also provide you with care that works towards your complete oral health.
Our team has decades of combined dental experience, and we work under the guidance of third-generation dentist Dr. James Trentalange.
From the moment you walk through our doors, we will make you feel welcome and comfortable. We will treat your teeth gently as we provide you with quality services.
Our Patients Love Going to the Dentist!
You should wear your night guard every night for the duration of our recommended treatment. For some patients, stress causes bruxism, and once that stress decreases, they can put aside their guard for good. However, many people may experience better sleep lifelong with their night guard!
A layer of enamel protects the surface of your teeth, and grinding can wear the enamel down and expose the vulnerable, sensitive tissue underneath. Your teeth will also be more susceptible to tooth decay and deeper infections.
By getting a custom night guard in Kennebunk from Generations Dentistry, we can help you avoid all these potential issues and keep your teeth healthy and strong.
