Nightguards — Brookline, MA

Solutions for Your Jaw and Tooth Pain

Life stress is one of the leading causes of unconscious teeth grinding and jaw clenching. This habit, known as bruxism, has resulted in our Boston Smile Center team seeing patients with cracked teeth, jaw and muscle pain, and frequent headaches more than ever before. Unfortunately, there are many cases in which cracked back teeth need to be extracted and replaced with bridgework or dental implants, which can be a costly and time-consuming process.

As a proactive measure, our dental office recommends nightguards to manage pain caused by teeth grinding and clenching as well as reduce the risk of needing restorative or emergency dental services later. To learn more about receiving a personalized nightguard in Brookline, give our dental office a call!

Why Choose BOSTON SMILE CENTER for Nightguards?

What Can Cause Teeth Grinding?

Teeth grinding and clenching, whether done at night when you sleep or during the day, can also be caused by sleep disorders, a bad bite, and missing or crooked teeth. This combined with higher-than-normal levels of stress and anxiety makes for a perfect storm of pain and damage to teeth and the TMJ (temporomandibular jaw) joints. These are the joints that attach the lower jaw to the skull and allow you to open and close your mouth. Each joint is located just in front of your ear, and damage to these joints can lead to many more uncomfortable symptoms.

What Bruxism Symptoms Should I Keep in Mind?

Some of the symptoms of teeth clenching or grinding include:

Dull headaches related to the TMJ
Jaw and muscle related soreness near your ear around your jaw joints, the muscles around your cheeks, sides and back of your head
Teeth that are painful or loose
Cracked teeth

Bruxism Treatments

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A brace called a nightguard can be custom-fitted and worn to protect your teeth during times that you most often clench and grind, whether it be at night when you sleep or during the day. This medical-grade plastic appliance can protect your teeth and joints from further damage. In some cases, relaxation therapy and exercises can offer added support to the problem.

At Boston Smile Center, we are here to help. If you are experiencing some or all of these symptoms of bruxism, please contact us for an in-person consultation. We’re happy to offer an initial screening online from the comfort of your home for added convenience. While our practice is happy to help patients craft radiant smiles, it’s also our mission to guide you along a path that keeps your teeth and smile healthy for a lifetime.

wide variety of dental services at an extremely high level. You can get your routine dental checkups, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and more right here in Brookline. We’re able to minimize referrals and ensure that you’ll be able to work with our trusted team no matter what your needs might be.

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Nightguards FAQs

How do I know if I grind my teeth at night?

Many people grind without realizing it, so the signs tend to show up elsewhere. Dull headaches connected to the jaw joint, soreness in the muscles near your ears, cheeks, or the sides of your head, and worn or cracked teeth are all common clues. If any of that sounds familiar, we can check your teeth for the wear patterns grinding leaves behind.

What causes teeth grinding?

Stress is one of the most common triggers, but it is rarely the only one. Sleep disorders, a bite that does not line up properly, and missing or crooked teeth can all contribute, and those factors often combine. Because the causes differ from person to person, we look at your bite and your habits together before recommending treatment.

What is a nightguard, and how does it help?

A nightguard is a custom-fitted appliance worn over your teeth while you sleep. It places a protective layer between your upper and lower teeth, so the grinding wears against the guard instead of your enamel. Each one we make is built for a single patient, which matters for both comfort and fit, since a guard you find uncomfortable is one you will not wear.

Does insurance cover a nightguard?

Often at least in part, though it depends on your plan and whether the guard is considered medically necessary. We are in-network with many dental insurance plans and can review your benefits with you before you commit to anything. If a balance remains, CareCredit financing may let you spread the cost out rather than paying it all at once.

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