ABOUT NIGHTGUARDS & SPORTSGUARDS

With nightguards and sportsguards from Cornerstone Dental Centre, you get solutions for teeth grinding and protection during sports participation. Custom solutions will be found for you to ensure your comfort.

AVOID SERIOUS DENTAL PROBLEMS WITH NIGHTGUARDS

If you constantly grind your teeth, it can lead to serious dental problems, wearing down your biting surfaces and misaligning your bite. In severe cases, frequent clenching and grinding cause your jaw to move out of balance. This condition, affecting about one-third of the population, is more prevalent in women and is known as bruxism. Clenching and grinding can be triggered by chronic stress and high-pressure situations. A conscious attempt to force the upper and lower teeth to touch at all times can cause bruxism in most cases.

WE CREATE COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVE FORT SASKATCHEWAN NIGHTGUARDS

Taking an impression of your teeth, Cornerstone Dental Centre will create a custom-lift, bite-absorbing plastic nightguard, which can be used day or night. It has been discovered that patients in their sleep can’t control clenching and grinding, which occurs many times without them realizing.

If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, you may suffer from bruxism:

Sensitivity in teeth & gums
Jaw pain
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
Popping & clicking of jaws
Tense muscles
Headaches
Excessive wear or flatness of teeth
Worn enamel
Partially exposed & sensitive tooth interior (dentin)
Tongue indentations

PREVENT TOOTH TRAUMA AND INJURIES WITH SPORTSGUARDS FROM CORNERSTONE DENTAL CENTRE

To prevent injuries in many contact sports, soft rubber mouthguards are a requirement. According to estimates by the American Dental Association, over 200,000 injuries can be prevented each year in high school and collegiate football alone.

At Cornerstone Dental Centre, our professionals have experience in creating custom-fitting sportsguards, which can be worn in athletic and recreational activities to protect your teeth. Many serious injuries that occur when the lower and upper jaw jam can be prevented with these flexible appliances made of plastic.

This also includes:

Cerebral hemorrhages
Incidents of unconsciousness
Jaw fractures
Neck injuries
Cornerstone Dental Centre advises wearing a sportsguard if there is a chance of contact with other participants or hard surfaces.

THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED:

STOCK SPORTSGUARD
As the lowest cost option, this offers minimal protection because the fit adjustment is limited, making it the least effective. Speech and breathing may be interfered with by the stock sportsguard, as it requires the jaw to remain closed to hold it in place. However, this is not considered an acceptable facial protective device.

MOUTH-FORMED PROTECTORS
Lined with acrylic or rubber, the boil-and-bite product is allowed to heat, and the protector’s lining material molds to your teeth when placed in your mouth.

CUSTOM-MADE MOUTH PROTECTOR
A custom-made sportsguard can be created for you at Cornerstone Dental Centre. Offering the best protection, fit, and comfort level, the appliance is made from a cast to fit your teeth.