Many of us hold tension on our jaw joints (TMJ) and muscles and find ourselves clenching and grinding our teeth (also known as “bruxism”). Oftentimes, these habits occur at night without us even realizing it. Many of our patients benefit from having a custom nightguard made. A nightguard, also known as an occlusal guard, mouth guard or bite splint, is a removable dental appliance that is worn at night to protect the teeth from wear and tear. In many cases, a night guard can also help ease jaw pain, lessen snoring and headaches, and protect existing dental work (such as crowns and bridges). The process of getting a nightguard is easy and comfortable in our office, and starts with a quick and painless digital scan of your mouth.