Night Guards
A custom night guard protects your teeth from the pressure of clenching and grinding while you sleep, easing jaw tension and morning headaches and preventing the wear that leads to cracked teeth.
Wiser Smiles
Oakland Park, FL
Thoughtful patient care in Oakland Park.
1507 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334Stop Grinding From Wearing Down Your Smile
A custom night guard protects your teeth from the pressure of clenching and grinding while you sleep, easing jaw tension and morning headaches and preventing the wear that leads to cracked teeth.
What Is a Night Guard?
A night guard is a thin, custom-fitted appliance worn over the upper or lower teeth during sleep. It creates a protective layer that absorbs the force of grinding, known clinically as bruxism, so that pressure lands on the guard instead of your enamel.
Most people who grind have no idea they do it — it happens during sleep, and the first evidence is usually flattened edges, chipping, or a partner who hears it. Left untreated, bruxism wears through enamel, fractures restorations, and strains the jaw joint.
Signs you may benefit from a night guard:
- Waking with a sore jaw or a dull headache
- Flattened, chipped, or worn-looking front teeth
- Increased tooth sensitivity without a cavity
- Clicking, popping, or tightness in the jaw joint
- Fillings or crowns that keep breaking
- A partner who hears grinding at night
Why a Custom Guard Beats a Store-Bought One
Boil-and-bite guards from the pharmacy are bulky, loosen quickly, and can actually shift your bite over time. A custom guard is made from impressions of your teeth and adjusted against your bite in the office.
- Precise fit that stays in place all night
- Thinner and far more comfortable to sleep in
- Balanced against your bite so the jaw joint is not strained
- Durable materials that last years, not months
- Adjusted in the office if anything feels off
Benefits of Wearing a Night Guard
- Protects Your Enamel — Prevents the irreversible wear that grinding causes.
- Relieves Jaw Tension — Reduces morning soreness, headaches, and TMJ discomfort.
- Protects Existing Dental Work — Shields crowns, veneers, implants, and fillings from fracture.
- Better Sleep — Many patients report waking up noticeably more comfortable.
Why Patients Choose Wiser Smiles for Night Guards
We check your bite carefully before and after delivery. A guard that is not balanced can create new problems, so we take the time to adjust it until it is right.
Clear Office Support
Many dental plans include coverage for occlusal guards. Our team verifies your benefits and explains the cost before we take impressions.
FAQs: Night Guards
Most patients adapt within a week. A custom guard is thin enough that it quickly stops feeling noticeable.
Typically two visits — one for impressions and one for delivery and adjustment — about two weeks apart.
With good care, a custom guard usually lasts three to five years, longer if grinding is mild.
Rinse it after each use, brush it gently with a soft brush, and store it dry in its case. Avoid hot water, which can warp it.
Often, yes. Occlusal guards are a covered benefit on many plans, and we confirm your coverage in advance.
Ready for Your Next Visit?
Our service team at Wiser Smiles will contact you as soon as we receive your booking request. We serve patients in Oakland Park, FL. Call us at (954) 771-7100. See you soon!
