{"id":84,"date":"2019-01-09T21:22:43","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T21:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2019-01-24T21:22:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T21:22:59","slug":"why-you-should-wear-a-night-guard-with-a-family-dentist-in-greenfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/why-you-should-wear-a-night-guard-with-a-family-dentist-in-greenfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Wear a Night Guard with a Family Dentist in Greenfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_85781149__1548341867_45803-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"girl sleeping night guard\" class=\"wp-image-85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_85781149__1548341867_45803-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_85781149__1548341867_45803-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_85781149__1548341867_45803.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re not a morning person. When you wake up in the\nmorning, your frequent headaches are painful. Maybe you also have jaw soreness\nor tooth pain, and your teeth seem more prone to tooth decay than they should\nbe. It\u2019s possible that you clench or grind your teeth while you sleep. You\ncan\u2019t control what you do while in dreamland, so what can you do about it? You\ncan talk to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">family dentist\nin Greenfield<\/a> about getting a night guard. It may be just the\nsolution that will turn you into a morning person after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a night guard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A night guard is a thin, transparent appliance that you wear\nat night to keep your teeth from touching. Typically worn on the top teeth, it\nprevents them from grinding with the bottom, a condition that is also called\nbruxism. If left untreated, bruxism can cause damage to your teeth and jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that a night guard is different from a sports\nmouth guard. Don\u2019t try to use a mouth guard as a night guard. They serve two\ndifferent purposes and should be used properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What symptoms or problems does wearing a night guard address?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any of the following symptoms, you may need to\nwear a night guard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chronic or tension headaches, particularly in\nthe morning, from clenching the jaw muscles during sleep.<\/li><li>Pain in the temperomandibular&nbsp;joint (TMJ),\nwhich is located on the front side of your ears.<\/li><li>Worn down enamel, which can lead to\ndiscoloration, tooth decay, fracturing, and other problems.<\/li><li>Tooth pain that isn\u2019t caused by tooth decay.<\/li><li>Increased tooth sensitivity.<\/li><li>Cracking in a tooth or crown from the sustained\npressure of grinding or clenching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your family dentist in Greenfield will also be able to help\nyou recognize these symptoms, as some of them are difficult to spot for the\nuntrained eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of wearing a night guard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a properly fitting night guard, you could enjoy the\nfollowing benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get better sleep at night.<\/li><li>Protection against damage to your teeth,\nrestorations, and jaw.<\/li><li>Alleviate jaw pain or morning headaches.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should I get a night guard through my dentist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although you can purchase a night guard over-the-counter for\ncheaper, a custom-made night guard from your dentist is molded specifically to\nfit your teeth, making it more comfortable and less bulky. In addition, the\nnight guards obtained through the dentist will ensure that your jaws align\nproperly, preventing further damage to your TMJ and relieving potential TMJ\npain. Custom-made night guards are also often more durable than their\ncommercial counterparts and can last for up to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to suffer with the symptoms of bruxism or\nclenching. Although you can\u2019t control what you do while you sleep, you can promote\nyour oral health and prevent serious problems by using a night guard. Schedule\nan appointment with your family dentist in Greenfield to discuss your symptoms\nand treatment solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Advanced Dental Treatment Center, Dr. Carini, Dr.\nBlanchard, and the staff focus on patients\u2019 comfort by providing relaxing\namenities such as massage chairs, neck pillows, warm blankets, noise-canceling\nheadphones, and individual TVs. They also offer treatment for conditions like\nsleep apnea and TMJ disorder. You can&nbsp;\ncontact them by calling (414) 209-7463 or clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddentaltreatment.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re not a morning person. When you wake up in the morning, your frequent headaches are painful. Maybe you also have jaw soreness or tooth pain, and your teeth seem more prone to tooth decay than they should be. 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