Ease Pain and Restore Healthy Function with Customized Dental Nightguards

Constantly waking up with headaches and jaw pain? Have trouble opening and closing your mouth? You may have TMJ disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the joints on either side of the face. While several factors cause TMJ pain, bruxism or chronic teeth grinding is the main culprit.

Are you battling bruxism or TMJ disorder in Burlington, Ontario? Welcome to Dentistry at LaSalle! Drs. Gupta and Swati Khanna offer customized mouthguards to overcome your TMJ disorder for a painless lifestyle.

Bruxism and TMJ pain explained

Bruxism is simply grinding or clenching teeth. This oral condition often happens at night, but can occur during the day. As you grind your teeth over each other, this causes dental cracks, enamel erosion, and even loose teeth.

Additionally, the forces exerted during bruxism strain the temporomandibular joints on either side of the face. When this hinge-like joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull is strained or injured, it causes unpleasant symptoms like headaches, jaw aches, and pain that radiates to the face, ear, and neck.

Oral appliance therapy to overcome bruxism and TMJ pain

Our office offers nightguards as an effective treatment for bruxism. A nightguard is an oral appliance worn over the upper and lower teeth to prevent the teeth from getting into contact. When worn as directed, a nightguard reduces strain on the jaw joints and muscles, reducing or even eliminating unpleasant symptoms.

Unlike generic mouthguards you can buy off the shelf, our dental guards are created after taking impressions of your teeth. This way, the dental appliance fits snugly over your teeth, offering optimal protection and comfort.

Benefits of a nightguard

Although TMD or bruxism are severe dental conditions, you don’t always need invasive treatments like surgery to restore oral health. A nightguard is a minimally invasive appliance that effectively works for a painless lifestyle.

The following are the benefits of a TMJ dental splint:

• Cost-effective option
• Discreet treatment
• Easy to wear and maintain
• Portability
• Prevents dental damage
• Saves you costly and extensive treatments

Bruxism nightguards near me

If you have TMD or bruxism symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dentistry at LaSalle for pain relief.

We offer personalized dental guards to ensure TMD or bruxism doesn’t diminish the quality of your life. Call (905) 634-9090 to schedule your appointment today!