What types of dental mouthguards exist?
Protecting your smile starts with choosing the right mouthguard. Stock mouthguards are affordable and ready to use, but they may feel bulky or less comfortable. Boil-and-bite mouthguards soften in hot water, allowing for a more personalized fit at home. Custom mouthguards, professionally made by your dentist, provide superior comfort, protection, and durability—making them ideal for sports, teeth grinding, or jaw discomfort. We’re here to help you find the option that best suits your needs. During your visit, ask about proper cleaning, care, and when to replace your mouthguard.
Why are mouthguards important for athletes?
Mouthguards are a simple yet effective way to protect your smile during sports and physical activities. They help cushion impacts, reducing the risk of chipped or broken teeth, jaw injuries, and cuts to the lips and cheeks. Custom-fit mouthguards offer greater comfort, stay securely in place, and make breathing and speaking easier. For athletes of all ages, wearing a mouthguard can help prevent dental emergencies and costly long-term treatments, allowing you to stay focused on the game with confidence and peace of mind.
How do night guards help with sleep/airway issues?
Night guards do more than protect your teeth—they may also support more comfortable sleep and breathing. By gently positioning the jaw, a custom night guard can help keep the airway more open while reducing clenching, grinding, and mild snoring. Many patients wake feeling more refreshed with less jaw discomfort or fewer headaches. If you experience sleep-related discomfort, your dentist can evaluate your needs and determine whether a custom night guard may help you sleep more comfortably.
We Accept Dental Insurance
Nashville Smile Creations accepts most major dental insurance plans. Not sure if your plan is covered? Give us a call, and our team will gladly verify your benefits and help you schedule your emergency appointment.
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Don't let your dental benefits go to waste, most insurance plans reset each year, so be sure to use your remaining coverage before it expires.
Care Credit Dental Financing Available
Our patients can also apply for our Care Credit dental financing option. Upon approval, Care Credit is a financing option that requires a credit check with no down payment at the time of the dental service. This plan offers affordable monthly payments with low interest rates. We understand that dental emergencies come at the most inconvenient time that's why we want to have every payment option available so it doesn't hold anyone back from taking care of their oral health.
Benefits
Protects Your Teeth
Night guards help cushion teeth from grinding and clenching, reducing wear, damage, sensitivity, and discomfort
Reduces Jaw Discomfort
A custom night guard can ease pressure on the jaw, helping reduce morning soreness, tension, and grinding-related headaches.
Supports Better Sleep
By gently positioning the jaw, a night guard may improve comfort, reduce mild snoring, and support more restful sleep.