Night Guards and Sports Guards in Waterloo

Custom night guards for grinding and clenching, and custom sports guards, made at our office on King St N in uptown Waterloo.

Benefits Of Wearing A Nightguard Waterloo Dental Centre

Grinding your teeth at night and taking a hit during a game can both crack, chip or wear down teeth. A custom guard made from impressions of your teeth is one of the simplest ways to protect them. At Waterloo Dental Centre on King St N in uptown Waterloo, we make custom night guards and sports guards. Call 519-883-0505 to book.

Night guards for grinding and clenching

Many people grind or clench their teeth while they sleep without knowing it. Signs include:

  • Waking up with a sore jaw, tight face muscles or a headache
  • Teeth that look flattened, chipped or worn
  • Teeth that feel sensitive or a filling that keeps breaking
  • A partner hearing you grind at night

A night guard is a thin, custom fitted tray worn over your upper or lower teeth while you sleep. It takes the force of grinding so your teeth don’t, and it can ease jaw strain. It also protects crowns, veneers and other dental restorations.

Sports guards

Hockey, basketball, soccer, rugby, martial arts and even cycling carry a risk of knocked out or broken teeth. A custom sports guard fits snugly, stays in place and lets you breathe and talk more easily than a one size fits all guard from a store. If a tooth does get knocked out or broken, see our emergency dental services page.

How we make a custom guard

  1. Exam. We check your teeth, bite and jaw, and look for signs of grinding.
  2. Impressions. We take impressions of your teeth so the guard fits your mouth exactly.
  3. Fitting. When the guard is ready, we check the fit and your bite and make any small adjustments.

Caring for your guard

  • Rinse and brush it after each use, and let it dry before storing
  • Keep it in its case, away from heat and pets
  • Bring it to your checkups so we can check the fit and wear

Insurance, direct billing and CDCP

Some dental plans cover part of the cost of a night guard, especially when there’s a documented need. We bill most plans directly, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and can send an estimate first. Read our CDCP page for details. We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard and Amex, and payment plans are available.

Book a guard fitting in Waterloo

Waterloo Dental Centre is at 258 King St N in uptown Waterloo. Call 519-883-0505 or contact our Waterloo office.