Night Guards and Mouthguards in Sherwood Park
At Brush Dental, your dental health is always our priority. In addition to our wide range of treatments, we also provide custom mouthguards and night guards in Sherwood Park. A mouthguard is used to protect your mouth from injuries while playing sports that pose risk. We also recommend using night guards for those that have the habit of teeth grinding. A night guard protects your teeth against the debilitating effects of teeth grinding and jaw clenching during the night.
Every set of teeth is different, which is why we provide a whole range of mouthguards and night guards in Sherwood Park.
Mouthguards
Like night guards, mouthguards are devices that are crafted to cover your teeth. Those who engage in sports such as basketball, lacrosse, hockey, and soccer can benefit from their protection. Additionally, even athletes in non-contact sports could benefit from them.
Night Guards
Grinding your teeth at night is very common. A high percentage of people grind their teeth, but only a small percentage are aware of it. Signs of nocturnal grinding include morning headaches, sore jaws, earaches, neck pain, loose teeth, broken teeth, and the shortening of teeth (especially the front teeth).
3-Day Treatment for Jaw Pain
If you're suffering from jaw pain, we recommend the following 3-day treatment for jaw pain:​​
Take a muscle relaxant as directed on the package instructions for three full days without interruption. We recommend Robaxisal (aspirin), Robaxicet (acetaminophen), or Robax Platinum (ibuprofen). They all have the same muscle relaxant but have different anti-inflammatory medications. Use whichever anti-inflammatory you prefer. Some people feel drowsy with these medications, so be aware.
Limit how wide you open your mouth. Be careful with big sandwiches, apples and other foods. When you yawn, tip your chin down to your chest. This limits opening and allows for a satisfying yawn.
No hard or chewy food. Be nice to your jaw joint.
Two or three times a day, apply hot and cold alternately for one minute each for a total of ten minutes. Finish with heat and then proceed to the next step.
Gently stretch your jaw. Slowly open until you feel a slight stretch and hold for a few seconds. Do this a few times. Then slowly move your lower jaw to one side and hold. Then move to the other side.
If your jaw joint feels better, great! If there is little or no improvement, you may need to see a jaw joint specialist.
