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Ellis Family Dentistry |
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Cosmetic, Preventative, and Restorative Dentistry |
804) 458-6733 |
Mouth Guards/Occlusal Guards
Approximately one third of our population grinds their teeth in their sleep. This is called bruxism and can have multiple devastating effects on your teeth and jaws including worn dentition, temporomandibular disorder (TMD), broken fillings, and more.
Should you suffer from bruxism, we can craft a custom-tailored, non-obtrusive mouth guard (a.k.a. occlusal guard, bruxism splint) to be worn at night to protect your teeth. We can also make a similar but somewhat different appliance to protect your teeth during athletic activities.
An occlusal guard can usually be made relatively quickly here in our office, enabling you to start protecting your teeth as soon as the same day of your appointment.