Mouth Guard
Dentist Tempe, AZ

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Night Guards

Bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause moderate to severe long-term damage to teeth. Constant grinding wears down the surface of the tooth, exposing the soft dentin beneath the enamel. This is why it's important to protect your teeth while you sleep by wearing a bite guard. Bruxism can even cause a root fracture below the gumline, requiring a root canal and crown to restore the damaged tooth.

Some damage that can occur includes:

•	Chipped teeth
•	Tooth flattening and tooth wear
•	Cracked tooth enamel
•	Cracked, loose or broken fillings
•	Tooth loss
•	Gum recession
•	Tooth collapse

Athletic Mouthguards

When it comes to protecting your mouth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear that should be part of your standard equipment from an early age. While collision and contact sports, such as boxing, are higher-risk sports for the mouth, you can experience a dental injury in non-contact activities too, such as gymnastics and skating.

Three Types of Bite Guards

Custom-fitted: These are made specifically for you by your dentist. They may be more expensive than the other versions, but because they are customized, usually offer the best fit.

Stock: These are inexpensive and come pre-formed, ready to wear. However, they often don't fit well. They can be bulky and can make breathing and talking difficult.

Boil and bite: These mouth protectors can be bought at many sporting goods stores and drugstores, and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. They are first softened in water (boiled), then inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth.

The best bite guard is one that has been custom-made for your mouth by Dr. Thomas. However, if you can't afford a custom-fitted one, you should still wear a stock bite guard or a boil-and-bite kind from the drugstore. Give A Great Smile Arizona a call at (480) 672-0007 to learn more about your options today!

Location
2700 S. Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282-3847

Office Hours
Monday: 7am - 4pm
Tuesday: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday: 7am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 1pm

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Mouth Guards - Tempe, AZ | A Great Smile Arizona
At A Great Smile Arizona, we specialize in making custom mouthguards and night guards for teeth grinding, sports & more!
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Mouth Guard Dentist Tempe, AZ

Night Guards

Athletic Mouthguards

Three Types of Bite Guards

Mouth Guard
Dentist Tempe, AZ