Protect your teeth while you sleep with a mouth guard
Mouth guards
A slim guard made to fit your teeth, to cushion them from grinding and clenching at night.
Mouth guards for teeth grinding at Outwood Dental Care
Grinding or clenching your teeth at night can wear them down, chip them and leave your jaw aching in the morning.
A mouth guard for teeth grinding sits between your upper and lower teeth while you sleep, distributing the force across the guard instead of your teeth.
Our dentists make each guard to custom fit your mouth, so it's comfortable enough to wear every night.
What is a night guard?
A night guard (sometimes called a bruxism mouth guard) is a thin, custom-made guard that you wear over your teeth while you sleep.
We take a digital scan or impressions of your teeth to make a guard that fits snugly, so it stays in place and doesn't feel bulky at night.
It won't stop you grinding, but it protects your teeth, fillings, and crowns from the damage grinding causes.
How much does a mouth guard for teeth grinding cost?
For up-to-date pricing guidelines, visit our pricing page. However, prices can vary, for example if you require any additional treatments, so your dental team will always give you a full quote before crafting your mouth guards.
A night guard is a small investment compared with repairing worn, chipped or cracked teeth, which can lead to more costly dental treatment down the line.
What to expect from a mouth guard for teeth grinding at Outwood Dental Care
Your consultation
Your dentist checks your teeth for signs of grinding, such as worn or flattened edges, and asks about any jaw ache or headaches. If a night guard will help, they'll explain how it works.
Your fitting
We take impressions of your teeth to make your guard. When it's ready, your dentist checks the fit and makes any necessary small adjustments so it feels comfortable.
Wearing your guard
You'll wear your guard every night while you sleep. We'll show you how to clean and store it, and check it at your regular dental check-ups.
Your consultation
Your dentist checks your teeth for signs of grinding, such as worn or flattened edges, and asks about any jaw ache or headaches. If a night guard will help, they'll explain how it works.
Your fitting
We take impressions of your teeth to make your guard. When it's ready, your dentist checks the fit and makes any necessary small adjustments so it feels comfortable.
Wearing your guard
You'll wear your guard every night while you sleep. We'll show you how to clean and store it, and check it at your regular dental check-ups.
Do I need a night guard?
You might need a night guard if you wake up with a sore jaw, aching teeth or headaches, or if someone has heard you grinding in your sleep.
Many people don't realise they grind their teeth until their dentist spots signs of wear at a routine dental check-up.
If you've noticed your teeth looking shorter, flatter or feeling more sensitive, book an appointment so we can take a look.
Why wear a mouth guard for teeth grinding?
Protects your teeth
Takes the force of grinding and clenching, so your teeth, fillings and crowns don't wear down.
Eases jaw ache
For some people, a night guard helps ease jaw ache and morning headaches linked to grinding.
Protects dental work
Shields crowns, veneers and composite bonding from chips and cracks.
Made to fit you
A guard made from impressions of your teeth feels far more comfortable than a shop-bought one.
Protects your teeth
Takes the force of grinding and clenching, so your teeth, fillings and crowns don't wear down.
Eases jaw ache
For some people, a night guard helps ease jaw ache and morning headaches linked to grinding.
Protects dental work
Shields crowns, veneers and composite bonding from chips and cracks.
Made to fit you
A guard made from impressions of your teeth feels far more comfortable than a shop-bought one.
Night guards from a longstanding team of dentists
We've been caring for families across Wakefield since 1986, and our longstanding team of dentists makes mouth guards for teeth grinding in the practice.
Christine Gratton, our former principal dentist, brings over 30 years' experience, and dental nurse Hayley Keany holds a post-graduate qualification in taking dental impressions.
Meet the Outwood Dental Care team
Protect your teeth from grinding
If you're waking up with a sore jaw or worried about worn teeth, a night guard is a simple way to protect them.
Book an appointment online or call our reception team on 01924 827 854, and we'll check your teeth and talk through whether a mouth guard for teeth grinding is right for you.
