What Is a Night Guard and How Does It Work?
A night guard is a custom-fitted oral appliance worn over your teeth while you sleep. It creates a cushioning layer between your upper and lower teeth, absorbing the force of clenching and grinding (a habit called teeth grinding, or bruxism) so that pressure is redirected away from your tooth surfaces, jaw joints, and surrounding muscles. Unlike the thin, generic trays sold at pharmacies, a custom night guard is designed from precise measurements of your actual bite and tooth structure.
At College Hill Dental Group, every night guard starts with accurate digital impressions of your mouth, giving our lab the exact information needed to fabricate an appliance that fits properly and stays in place through the night. Patients looking for night guards in Easton, PA benefit from a fitting process that accounts for how their teeth meet when they bite, not just the shape of their arch. That level of detail is what separates a guard that gets worn consistently from one that ends up in a drawer.
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What to Expect With Your Night Guard Fitting
A Quick Conversation and Exam
We start by looking at your teeth for signs of grinding wear and asking about any symptoms you have noticed, such as jaw soreness, morning headaches, or sensitivity. This gives us a clear picture of what you are dealing with and confirms that a night guard is the right fit for you. You will leave this step with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Precise Digital Impressions
Instead of traditional putty-based impressions, we use digital scanning technology to capture accurate, detailed images of your teeth and bite. That scan goes directly into Exocad, the same professional lab design software used by dedicated dental laboratories, and your night guard is fabricated on-site using our in-house 3D printing system and lab-grade materials. No impressions shipped to an outside lab, no generic appliance weeks later, just a precisely built guard designed around your exact bite.
Your Custom Guard Is Ready
When your night guard is ready, you come in for a brief fitting appointment. We seat the appliance, check that it fits correctly and feels comfortable against your teeth, and make any minor adjustments on the spot. You will leave with your guard, simple care instructions, and a clear sense of how to wear it consistently for the best results.
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Night Guard FAQs
How do I know if I actually grind my teeth?
Will a night guard feel strange to wear?
Can I just buy one at the pharmacy instead?
How long does a custom night guard last?
Is getting a night guard a long process?
Will a night guard fix my jaw pain completely?
My teeth have been worn down from grinding. Can that be fixed?
What happens if I do not get a night guard and keep grinding?
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Does dental insurance cover night guards?
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