Nightguards For Tri-Cities, WA

Get custom nightguards for better sleep and a healthier smile.

Tired of Waking up With Jaw Pain?

Let us help you protect your teeth and enjoy restful nights.

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Do you wake up with headaches, jaw pain, or sensitive teeth? Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause serious damage to your smile over time.

At Zuroff Orthodontic CareThis link leads to Home page in Kennewick, WA, we specialize in creating custom nightguards to address these issues. Dr. ZuroffThis link leads to Doctor’s page and our compassionate team are here to provide a comfortable, effective solution so you can sleep better and protect your teeth from long-term harm.

Issues fixed by nightguards:

Don’t let teeth grinding take a toll on your health. Protect your smile and enjoy a pain-free morning with our custom nightguards.

Benefits of Nightguards

Why nightguards are a game-changer for your dental health.

Relieve jaw pain and headaches

Custom nightguards cushion your jaw, reducing pressure and alleviating the discomfort associated with TMJ disorder and teeth grinding.

Protect your teeth and dental work

Nightguards act as a shield, preventing worn enamel and safeguarding crowns, veneers, and other cosmetic dentistry procedures from damage.

Improve sleep quality

Say goodbye to restless nights caused by grinding or clenching. With a custom nightguard, you can enjoy deeper, uninterrupted sleep.

Maintain a healthy smile for life

By addressing teeth grinding early, you’re preserving the long-term health of your teeth and preventing costly dental treatments down the road.

What Are Nightguards, And Why Do You Need One?

Protect your teeth with Dr. Zuroff's custom nightguards.

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Nightguards are custom-fitted dental appliances designed to protect your teeth from grinding or clenching while you sleep.

At Zuroff Orthodontic Care in Kennewick, WA, Dr. Zuroff and our experienced team specialize in crafting high-quality nightguards tailored to your unique needs. Teeth grinding, often linked to stress or dental alignment issues, can cause severe enamel wear, jaw pain, and even TMJ disorder.

With our custom nightguards, you can prevent these problems and maintain your healthy smile.

If you’re struggling with jaw pain or noticing signs of enamel wear, our dental office can help you find relief with personalized care.

How to Get a Nightguard at The Orthodontist

We can easily create a comfortable and effective nightguard for teeth grinding.

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After an initial consultation at Zuroff Orthodontic Care in Kennewick… opens in a new window to Google Maps… where we discuss your history and lifestyle, we’ll determine if a custom-made protective device is right for you.

  • Step 1

    Our orthodontist takes an impression of your teeth to create a mouthguard or nightguard molded just for you.

  • Step 2

    We check the fit of your device to make sure it’s comfortable to wear.

  • Step 3

    Wear your mouthguard during sports, or wear your nightguard when sleeping to protect your teeth from trauma and damage.

Please bring your mouthguard or nightguard to each visit with your orthodontist to ensure it still fits properly and is in good condition.

Mouthguards and nightguards are easy to maintain and wash. The material used to make them is durable and won’t break down easily.

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Why Choose Zuroff Orthodontic Care For Nightguards?

Personalized nightguard solutions in Kennewick, WA.

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Zuroff Orthodontic Care provides a fresh, personalized approach to orthodontics and dental care, offering treatments for the whole family, including children, teenagers, and adults.

Their expert team works to treat teeth and jaw pain, address TMJ disorder, and create healthy smiles through customized treatment plans.

From nightguards for teeth grinding to Invisalign®This link leads to the Invisalign page and other orthodontic treatments, they deliver quality care tailored to each patient. Their dental office also coordinates procedures like root canal treatment, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry.

New patients enjoy a free consultation, making it easy to start achieving the optimal position for a confident, lasting smile.

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FAQ about Mouthguards And Nightguards

  • What are mouthguards used for?

    Mouthguards protect teeth from injury and impact during sports. They’re worn to cover upper teeth, but if a special appliance braces the bottom of one’s teeth, a bottom mouthguard can be made to accommodate the special circumstance.

    Mouthguards are recommended for children and adults who play sports that put them at risk of a mouth injury, such as contact sports like football and soccer or even non-contact sports like mountain biking or gymnastics.

    If you grind your teeth at night, a nightguard can help. It works similarly to a mouthguard to protect teeth from trauma. Nightguards are suitable for both children and adults. These devices are sometimes called TMJ splints as well. Grinding can often result in TMJ pain and bruxism. Nightguards or “splints” can help reduce the wear and tear on joints and enamel.

    Although their goals are the same (to protect teeth), mouthguards and nightguards have different shapes because the mouth acts differently when playing sports than when sleeping.

    These devices are also made differently. A nightguard is custom-made of thinner material so you can sleep comfortably at night without obstructing a thicker mouthpiece. On the other hand, a mouthguard needs to be thicker to absorb shock and impact from sports injuries.

  • How much is a mouthguard from an orthodontist?

    The cost of a mouthguard from an orthodontist varies based on each patient and dental insurance coverage. Still, it’s a huge value in that a custom-fit mouthguard can help save your teeth from potential damage that requires expensive cosmetic dentistry.

  • Why do mouthguards only cover top teeth?

    Most mouthguards only cover top teeth because they’re more comfortable to wear this way while still providing necessary protection to your teeth and gums. While mouthguards typically cover the top teeth, nightguards generally fit over the lower teeth due to the sleeping position.

    We may recommend a lower mouthguard in certain instances, such as a fixed jaw device or braces. Typically, you only need one layer that creates a barrier between teeth, which a single top mouthguard provides.

  • Do mouthguards actually work?

    Mouthguards are effective in protecting teeth from grinding, clenching, and impact during sports. Nightguards also work to protect teeth, prevent grinding and clenching during sleep.

    Mouthguards protect the mouth and minimize the risk of broken teeth and injuries to the mouth by covering the teeth and gums.

  • What should I do if I clench my teeth at night?

    If you have pain in your jaw, mouth, or neck from grinding your teeth at night, then schedule a consultation with our orthodontist in Kennewick because you may be suffering from a condition called bruxism (nighttime teeth grinding).

    Teeth grinding can wear down teeth, damage enamel, chip teeth, and cause tooth sensitivity. A sign of bruxism can be jaw pain after waking up. This condition affects millions of people.

    Unknowingly grinding your teeth at night causes irreversible tooth damage and aches throughout the day. We can examine your teeth for bruxism signs and help you prevent nighttime grinding with a nightguard.

    A custom-fit nightguard helps you sleep comfortably while protecting your teeth from wear that occurs from nighttime teeth grinding or jaw clenching. The oral device creates a protective layer between upper and lower teeth so that you don’t clench your jaw or grind teeth during sleep.

Protect Your Teeth With a Custom Nightguard

Schedule a consultation with our orthodontist in Kennewick today.