Night Guard for Kids
Prescott Valley, AZ
Kids' nightguards, also known as night mouth guards for kids, are special oral devices that help protect your child's teeth when they sleep.
These nightguards create a firm, soft barrier between the kid's upper and lower teeth, preventing teeth from clenching and grinding.
Kids with untreated bruxism can have several ailments, like temporomandibular jaw disorder. Dr. David Frausto at Bradshaw Family Dental will help address these problems by creating nightguards for your child.
What Are Nightguards?
Nightguards are a special type of mouthguard that is customized to suit a specific purpose.
For kids struggling with bruxism, nightguards are a perfect fit. We customize them to fit your kid's upper and lower teeth for maximum effectiveness.
Night guards are used to protect teeth against the effects of clenching and grinding. Whether your child has mandibular dysfunction or chronic teeth clenching, these nightguards will greatly help.
They also help prevent a wide range of other oral conditions that could impact the health of your child's teeth.
While there are different types of kids' nightguards to choose from, it is often better to have our experts create a customized mold of your child's teeth.
This will ensure the best protection when your child is sleeping. Even though kids' nightguards won't stop your child from clenching or grinding their teeth at night, they will act as a cushion between their teeth.
This makes the teeth wear down the nightguards rather than each other. As a result, your child will have better oral health.
Types of Night Guards
Nightguards are one of the most common orthodontic options. The fact they are very effective in their role makes them highly valued.
Dr. David Frausto recommends nightguards as the first treatment option for kids dealing with TMJ pain and bruxism.
Knowing the different types of nightguards will make it easy to identify the right one for your child.
Generally, nightguards come in three main categories: custom nightguards, boil-and-bite nightguards, and stock nightguards.
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Stock Nightguards - These nightguards are readily available and can be used on kids with bruxism. Stock nightguards come in limited sizes ranging from large to small. Small ones can fit your child or young adults. Given their limited sizes, stock nightguards might not fit comfortably and could be painful for older children. They are also bulky.
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Boil-and-Bite Nightguards - These nightguards come in a single size. If you want to customize them, you must boil them and carefully mold them over the child's teeth. This will give them the desired structure and fit. As much as these nightguards are a significant improvement from stock nightguards, they might not be very comfortable for some children. If your child is uncomfortable with this orthodontic option, you will need to try custom nightguards.
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Custom Nightguards - We create custom nightguards from your dental impressions. Before Dr. David Frausto places a custom nightguard in your child's mouth, we will evaluate their oral health first. A custom nightguard will address the specific problem your child has. For instance, if the child is clenching their teeth, the custom nightguard will help prevent its effects. |
The different types of nightguards are all designed to improve your kid's oral health.
From preventing jaw problems and minimizing the effects of temporomandibular joint disorder to managing bruxism, these nightguards will go a long way in keeping your child safe.
Night Guard Procedure
The process of placing nightguards is relatively painless and straightforward. Dr. David Frausto recommends getting nightguards for your child if you notice worrisome signs during their sleep.
If there are signs of teeth grinding and clenching, nightguards will be an excellent fit. There are many other causes that might need nightguards for your child.
For instance, temporomandibular joint disorder can be managed with nightguards. Several signs show your child needs a nightguard.
For instance, restlessness and fatigue in the morning, worn-out teeth, lockjaw, facial pain, jaw pain, and headaches could be a sign that a nightguard is required.
The procedure for a nightguard is simple and painless. The process starts with evaluating your child's teeth to make an accurate diagnosis.
To do so, we will use advanced dental imaging, visual observation as well as lab procedures. Other observations, such as sleep study tests, will also be crucial in diagnosing.
If your child grinds their teeth and has severe bruxism, they could have bite misalignment or dental malocclusion. If nightguards cannot fix this, we will suggest other orthodontic options to fix it.
Thankfully, nightguards often solve these oral problems, especially among children.
What are the Benefits of Wearing a Nightguard?
Nightguards are reliable oral devices that come with various benefits. If you are looking for efficient treatment options for clenching and teeth grinding, you should consider nightguards.
The main benefit of wearing nightguards is that they protect your teeth against damage. Clenching and grinding put so much pressure on your teeth that it wears them down gradually.
In some cases, grinding results in broken or chipped teeth. This can negatively impact your smile and lower your confidence.
Nightguards also provide a protective cover for your teeth as you sleep. This helps you prevent unnecessary wear and tear during your sleep.
By protecting your teeth, nightguards prevent damage that would otherwise have resulted in severe oral defects.
Nightguards are an excellent treatment option for children suffering from severe defects like TMD. They help prevent further damage to your child's teeth and keep them in great condition.
Besides, there is minimal damage to the kid's upper and lower teeth as grinding is significantly reduced. This is why we recommend that you get nightguards for your child with teeth clenching and grinding problems.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Oral health is essential for your child's well-being. Nightguards will protect your child's teeth and keep them in good condition.
Our experts at Bradshaw Family Dental are ready to make custom fit nightguards to protect your kid's teeth. Call (928) 277-0076 today to schedule your appointment. |
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