Night guards are the saviors for the patients with the habit of bruxism. the bruxors usually have fatiqued masseter muscle & pain in tmj , eventually headache. The night guards give relief to all these problems of a bruxor. To book an appointment contact : Dr.Rajat Sachdeva Director & Mentor Dr Sachdeva’s Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052 Contact us at Phone : +919818894041,01142464041 • Our Websites: • www.sachdevadentalcare.com • www.dentalimplantindia.co.in • www.dentalclinicindelhi.com • www.dentalcoursesdelhi.com • Google+ link: https://goo.gl/vqAmvr • Facebook link: https://goo.gl/tui98A • Youtube link: https://goo.gl/mk7jfm • Linkedin link: https://goo.gl/PrPgpB • Slideshare link : http://goo.gl/0HY6ep • Twitter Page : https://goo.gl/tohkcI • Instagram page : https://goo.gl/OOGVig • For Dentists : https://goo.gl/6t8DD5

3. Do you often get up in the middle of the night
complaining of pain? Or do you feel that you
clench or grind your teeth unknowingly while
you are asleep?
Ever wondered what is the solution to this
problem? We dentist’s at North Delhi have a
solution to all your worries; it is a Customized
Night Guard.

4. Many people are skeptical or have lack of
knowledge as to what a night guard is or
whether it is essential to use to protect your
teeth.
That may have got damaged and chipped off
due to constant wear and tear due to your
grinding habit
We at Dr. Sachdeva’s Dental Clinic as dental
professionals, are there to help you
understand, guide and decide which night
guard is best for you.

5. What are Night guards?

6. •A night guard is a device placed in the
mouth of the patient by the dentist.
•Also known as occlusal guard, occlusal
splint, or bite splint.
•The appliance is placed on the top of the
teeth to help reduce the impact of grinding
and clenching to protect the teeth from wear
and tear.

7. •The appliance is placed on the top of the teeth to help
reduce the impact of grinding and clenching to protect
the teeth from wear and tear.
•Grinding implies the moving of the jaw back and forth,
while clenching is biting down with pressure for an
extended period of time.
•Over the years patients tend to grind their teeth due
to this habit, leading to sensitivity.

8. Importance of a night guard

9. •They re-establish your natural space and protect your
teeth from grinding or clenching together.
•Act like a barrier, to prevent chipping and crack
formation in your teeth and reduce the strain in your
upper and lower jaw muscles
•Night guards don’t restrict you from clenching or
grinding completely.

10. •But they serve as a cushion and protective layer so that
your teeth wear down reduces drastically.
•They also give your jaw a rest while you are asleep. Plus,
they help you get a better sleep by cutting down the
grinding sound.

11. Why do you need to use a
night guard?

12. Some people need to use night guard because
they have a habit of grinding or clenching their
teeth. This condition is called BRUXISM.
•Bruxism often occurs when you are unaware
.People tend to clench their teeth under stress
or anxiety.
•One might not even know if they grind their
teeth.

13. •According to research and study many people are
ignorant to their condition
•There is one way to find out whether you have bruxism,
is to ask the person sleeping next to you whether they
have heard loud teeth grinding sound in the night. Maybe
they can inform you.
•But we as dentist can confirm whether you are suffering
from this condition or not.

14. Uses of a night guard?

15. •Firstly it will protect your teeth when you grind them.
•Teeth lose their protective outer layer, called the
Enamel. When your enamel is lost, it cannot be replaced.
•This loss of enamel can lead to hypersensitivity to hot
and cold food and beverages.

16. Myths related to use of
night guard.
A common query that often is asked to us at our
clinic in North Delhi related to night guards is
that whether one can breathe properly while
wearing and using night guards for long hours?
The answer is yes! When you wear it ,you will be
able to breathe easily and speak with comfort.

17. Do night guards hurt and
cause pain or discomfort?

18. You may have heard people complain about that their
night guard causes them pain and discomfort.
Actually that is not the case when you wear customized
night guards.
We make customized appliance to help you get a proper
fit that gives you comfort.

19. •You can wear your night guard as long as you
can, even while eating or drinking.
•But it is advised not to do so, so that you can
maintain the hygiene of the appliance and keep
it clean.
•It is recommended by us to be worn at night
while you sleep hence the name night guard.

20. •When you receive you first night guard, it will
take some days to get used to it. You will
probably need to wear it for about a week or so
until it begins to feel normal and comfortable.
•Some people even take months to get used to
their new appliance, but this is normal.
•Before sleeping in one, you may want to try
wearing it for a few hours when awake to get
used to the feel of the appliance.

21. Benefits of wearing
a night guard?

22. Regularly wearing a night guard can help you
in the following ways:-
•Get a good night’s sleep.
•Reduces headaches caused by clenching
•Less pain in the jaws .
•Avoid damaging your natural teeth, dentures,
restorations or crowns.

23. Importance of customized
night guard
There are many reasons is to why custom-fit
night guards are better for most people and why
they are worth it.
•We want to make sure your jaw is properly
aligned with the right night guard, or else some
new problems can rise.
•A properly fitted night guard won’t fall out or fit
poorly in your mouth.

24. • It also won’t push your gums away or feel
uncomfortable.
• It will last longer.

25. Conclusion
When you come to our clinic at Ashok Vihar in
New Delhi ,our dentist’s at Dr.Sachdeva’s Dental
Clinic can confirm the diagnosis and develop an
appropriate treatment plan.
We can provide you with exclusive and
customized night guards.
We believe in protecting natural teeth ,which will
last you a lifetime .

26. For more information, you can book an appointment at
Dr Sachdeva's Dental Aesthetic And Implant Institute,
I 101, Ashok Vihar Phase 1, Delhi- 110052
Contact us at
Phone : +919818894041,01142464041
Our Websites:
www.sachdevadentalcare.com
www.dentalclinicindelhi.com
www.dentalimplantindia.co.in
www.dentalcoursesdelhi.com
www.facialaestheticsdelhi.com

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