Nightguards! Why the expense? We recommend nightguards for
some patients to protect their teeth and jaw joints from the damage caused by
clenching and grinding. Why not pay less
for one from the store or online? Because so much goes into making this
important appliance to customize it for individual needs. In this photo you can see a patient’s
nightguard in wax, mounted on an articulator, which simulates human jaw
motion. This patient’s nightguard is
being carved to protect weak teeth and guide forces to strong areas. The
articulator goes back and forth between the doctor and the lab technician until
it is ready to be processed and delivered to the patient. Improved dental health is the goal.
