Dental Night Guards in Lower Hutt

If you grind your teeth, the dental team at Hutt Dental Hub may recommend a custom night guard after assessing your needs.
Bruxism is a chronic condition characterised by grinding or clenching of the teeth. Bruxism, in most cases, happens during sleep. A number of serious conditions can result from bruxism, including broken teeth, loss of enamel, receding gums, neck pain, jaw pain, headaches, and more.

To prevent these complications, your dentist can help identify the condition and provide a solution. Many people find that a custom night guard helps protect their teeth and manage the symptoms of bruxism.

How Hutt Dental Hub can support you

The exact cause of bruxism is not completely understood, but it may be due to a combination of physical, psychological and genetic factors. Contributing factors to developing the condition can be a high degree of stress, anxiety, anger, frustration or tension. It is also believed that some lifestyle habits, including smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, may lead to teeth grinding.

When you book an appointment at Hutt Dental Hub, we will check your teeth for signs of bruxism and analyse the degree of damage that has been done. We will then create a treatment plan for you, which starts with a custom-made dental night guard to help reduce the risk of further damage.

Our dentist will explain the possible consequences of grinding and discuss whether a custom night guard may be suitable for you. Outcomes vary, and suitability will be discussed during consultation.

In some cases, additional support such as stress management or physiotherapy may complement night guard therapy. Your dentist can discuss the most appropriate approach for your situation.