Custom Night Guards in Borger, TX
A night guard is a custom-fit appliance that sits between your upper and lower teeth while you sleep. It takes the beating instead of your enamel, which is the point — long-term grinding wears teeth flat, chips edges, and strains the jaw muscles. A good night guard stops that damage in its tracks.
Signs you might be grinding
- Waking up with a sore or tight jaw
- Frequent morning headaches
- Increased tooth sensitivity
- Teeth that look flat, chipped, or worn at the edges
- Scalloped indentations on the sides of your tongue
- A partner telling you they hear grinding at night
Why custom beats over-the-counter
Drugstore guards are one-size-fits-all. They often sit loose, fall out during the night, or are bulky enough that you stop wearing them after a week. A custom night guard from our office is made from a scan of your actual teeth, so it fits snugly, stays put, and is thin enough that most patients barely notice it after a night or two.
If you think you might be grinding, mention it at your next cleaning — Dr. Robertson can usually see the evidence on your teeth even if you're not aware of it. Catching it early saves you from needing crowns on worn-down molars later.