Mouthguards & Nightguards Lincoln
Oral Appliances Customized to Your Unique Needs
At Williamsburg Dental, we are dedicated to preserving our patients’ smiles for the long haul. We strive to prevent damage as much as possible rather than treat it once it’s already happened. Few treatments illustrate this approach better than our mouthguards and nightguards from our Lincoln, NE dentist. These protective oral appliances are designed to make your smile last for years. If you would like to get a personalized mouthguard or nightguard, give us a call or let us know at your next appointment!
Why Choose Williamsburg Dental for Mouthguards & Nightguards?
- Dentists Fully Customize Oral Devices Based on Patients’ Smiles
- Patient-Friendly Digital Impression System for Less Mess
- Transparent Communication From Dentists & Staff
Why Are Mouthguards & Nightguards Necessary?
Did you know that your tooth enamel is the strongest material in your body? It enables you to bite and chew your food, but that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Once lost, natural tooth structure cannot be replaced. That’s why it’s vital to protect your smile by doing more than just brushing, flossing, and coming in for routine checkup appointments. Here’s how these two oral appliances help you keep your smile strong.
Mouthguards
On the field or the court, a mouthguard is an essential piece of protective equipment. In sports like hockey, football, rugby, and others, you’re likely to experience an impact to the face, which can cause severe damage to your teeth. Even sports that don’t involve a lot of intentional contact, like soccer and basketball, have some risk for dental injuries. A mouthguard shields your smile from potential trauma, and some studies suggest that a mouthguard can also help lower the risk of concussions!
Nightguards
At first glance, clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep may not seem like a serious problem. However, this common condition (called bruxism) subjects your smile to enormous pressure. Over time, the enamel or protective layer of your teeth wears down. As a result, your teeth can become weaker and more susceptible to cracks. Since it is difficult to stop a habit you practice while you’re asleep, the next best thing is to keep the upper and lower teeth from touching with a gentle nightguard.
Why Are Custom Guards Superior to Store-Bought?
Although you may find over-the-counter mouthguards and nightguards at the store, they are vastly inferior to the ones you can get from our dental experts. Commercial mouthguards are created to try to fit as many people as possible, but the reality is that this one-size-fits-all style doesn’t fit anyone. As a result, store-bought mouthguards slip and slide out of place, feel uncomfortable, or don’t get used at all. Basically, they don’t provide the protection you need. We take impressions of your unique smile to create a perfect mouthguard and nightguard.
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