Do night guards work?
Yes, they absolutely work. My patients even report a better quality of sleep when a nightguard is worn.
Do I need a night guard if I grind my teeth?
There are many types of nightguards that do different things. Some are designed to alleviate grinding specifically. Other types alleviate pain due to clenching. While another design treats pain. Which night guard is right for you can be determined with a consultation.
What is the difference between an over the counter snoring guard and a custom made one?
The over-the counter nightguards simply prop your mouth open during sleep and open your airway very little compared to a custom made one. It is important to know whether you may have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has been linked to stroke, heart-disease, memory loss as well as poor quality of sleep. If you do snore, it is important to know whether snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea. Thus an over-the counter guard could be masking a dangerous symptom.