Is it safe to sleep with a night guard?
Understanding Night Guards
Night guards are dental appliances designed to protect your teeth from the damaging effects of bruxism. By creating a barrier between your upper and lower teeth, they prevent wear, fractures, and other issues caused by grinding. However, it's natural to wonder if sleeping with a night guard is entirely safe.
The Benefits of Wearing a Night Guard While Sleeping
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Dental Protection: Night guards effectively shield your teeth from grinding, preserving enamel and preventing potential dental problems. Our Echor Anti-Bacterial Mouth Guard for Night Teeth Grinding is featured with the advanced DuraTech construction, which provides a physical, durable barrier between teeth to reduce the damage caused by grinding/ clenching.
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Reduced Pain: Wearing a night guard can alleviate jaw pain, headaches, and facial discomfort commonly associated with bruxism.
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Improved Sleep: As the night guard minimizes grinding noises and discomfort, it can contribute to better sleep quality for both you and your partner.
- Preventive Measure: Night guards can prevent further damage to existing dental work, like fillings or crowns.
Potential Concerns
- Discomfort: Some individuals may experience initial discomfort or a sense of bulkiness while adjusting to wearing a night guard.
- Oral Health: If not cleaned properly, night guards can potentially harbour bacteria, leading to oral hygiene issues. For the Echor Night Guard, we've designed it with the Biomaster Anti-Microbial additive, which protects against bacteria and other nasties for the life of the product.
- Saliva Buildup: Excessive saliva buildup can occur initially, but it usually subsides as your mouth adjusts to the night guard.
- Tension: In rare cases, night guards might encourage jaw tension. Consult with your dentist if you experience persistent discomfort.
Ensuring Safety and Comfort
The Echor Night Guards feature advanced DuraTech construction, which provides a physical, durable barrier between teeth to reduce the damage caused by grinding/ clenching. It also includes a Biomaster Anti-Microbial additive, which protects against bacteria and other nasties for the life of the product.
To ensure a comfortable fit, we also developed the Remodel tech – you can refit your night guard multiple times to achieve the perfect fit.
