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Are you a teeth grinder? A night guard may be the solution you are looking for!
Are you a teeth grinder? A Night Guard may be the solution you are looking for!
A night guard, or mouth guard if you will, is a dental appliance that is fabricated for patients at their dentist. To many, wearing a mouth guard to bed at night might seem silly or even unnecessary, but you will have a better appreciation after you learn a few things about them.
Alleviate Headaches and Pain
If you suffer nightly tooth grinding or jaw clenching, you know just how uncomfortable the side effects can be. There are a variety of symptoms associated with night grinding including morning headaches, tender jaw and sensitive teeth. The good news is night guards can make a huge difference in alleviating these problems. A night guard prevents the upper and lower teeth from coming in contact. This lessens the effect of clenching and grinding.
Prevent Tooth Damage
Night guards are also an important factor in the prevention of costly tooth damage. The habit of grinding your teeth night after night can lead to damaged fillings, chipped teeth and even the unnecessary wear of the teeth. The effects of teeth grinding (bruxism) can be devastating on teeth and can wear them down tremendously. This may result in tooth sensitivity and the need for dental crowns and bridges. A small investment in a night guard will save you money in tooth repairs down the road.
Improved Sleep
It’s amazing how well you will sleep when you experience the comfort of a night guard. A mouth guard positions your jaw in a fashion that helps your muscles relax, so you enjoy a good night’s rest. If you don’t wear a night guard you can experience damage to the joint and muscles of the jaw from constant tension. These can have serious and lasting effects and also cause pain which can hamper your productivity through the day.
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Dr. Uday Shah brings 35 years of expertise in Clinical Dentistry. Graduating from India’s Government Dental College and earning a Master’s in Periodontics, he furthered his education at NYU School of Dentistry. Dr. Shah is licensed in Arizona and California, where he has built a successful multi-specialty practice. He holds Fellowships from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (2010) and the International Congress of Oral Implantology (2012). A member of the ADA and CDA, he also contributes to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Founder of Sunny Family Dental, he is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technology and maintaining high standards in patient care.
Success Stories
Hi, my name is John Arslane. I’m a new patient for Dr. Shah but I’d like to give you my first impressions. First of all, the technology is unbelievable here. It all started off with registering online, the photography, there’s X-rays, everything is paperless, and I was very, very impressed with the technology and the state of art. More impressive, however, is Dr. Shah himself. He takes the time to talk to you as a person in laymen terms, explains everything, and trains you. I’ve been brushing my teeth for 72 years and I just realized today that I’ve never done it the right way; I learned today from Dr. Shah. So, my first impressions are awesome.
My name is Marlow and this is my very first visit to Dr. Shah’s office. I came in for a tooth whitening and I couldn’t have been more impressed with the staff and all of the new technology. And I found this whole experience to be absolutely amazing and wonderful. I couldn’t believe the nice leather seats and the TV while I was having my cleaning done and I’m actually looking forward to coming back to the dentist.