What Are Mouth Guards?
Why Mouth Guards?
Certain soft and hard tissues within the oral cavity can be prone to various oral habits and physical trauma or stress leading to harm to the hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissues (gums).
Teeth Grinding
Sports injuries
In both cases, mouth guards or night guards are the best solutions to prevent and keep your teeth safe from such habits or injuries. Mouth/Night Guards are made to reduce the effects of teeth wear and damage to a greater extent.
Who We Are
We aim to deliver and provide high-quality and patient-centered dental treatments at reasonable and affordable costs. Our dental professionals and clinical staff ensure to provide a safe, comfortable, and friendly experience to our respected patients. Coquitlam dental group proudly offers dental services using dental high technology such as Cone Beam Imaging and modern dental equipment and instruments that significantly enhance the treatment efficiency and outcome.
Why Choose Us?
Dr. Kamaei has almost twenty years of clinical experience in providing high-quality dental treatments. He is licensed for offering dental treatments under Oral, moderate IV, and Gas sedation. He also offers Invisalign and Implant services.
Dr. Katz, after successfully graduating from McGill University, Montreal, completed a one year residency from Montreal Children’s Hospital. He has successfully completed several dental treatments in British Columbia.
Dr. Rouhani is certified in providing all types of dental services comprehensively. She intends to deliver safe and pleasant treatments to the patients. Currently, she is also an active member of the Canadian Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
All our dentists have successfully managed and performed many dental treatments holistically, and will ensure to provide the best quality dental treatments for your healthy and beautiful oral cavity.
Mouth Guard Candidates
What We Do
Cosmetic Dentistry
Family Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Teeth in a Day
Periodontal Therapies
Treating problems related to Bad Breath (Halitosis) and Teeth Grinding or Clenching, and mouth/night guards, etc.
Geriatric Dental Health
Pediatric Dental Health
Emergency Dental Care
Invisalign
Benefits Of Wearing A Mouth Guard
How To Take Care Of Your Mouth Guard?
Why Deal With Us?
Final Words
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know If I Need a Mouth Guard?
If you are experiencing some sort of teeth grinding or clenching behaviors, or you are noticing sensitive teeth, sore, tender, and painful jaw muscles, intermittent headaches. Also, if you or your children are involved in sports or athletics, then you might need a mouth.
A thorough consultation from your dentist is necessary before opting for this protective dental ware.
Is the Mouth/Night Guard Going to Treat the Habit of Teeth Grinding or Clenching (Bruxism)?
Bruxism is mainly associated with psychological stress, anxiety, aggressiveness, usage of certain medications, and sometimes familial linkage. Mouth/night guards are only going to prevent the traumatic effects of these conditions on the teeth. However, it does not treat Bruxism. A holistic medical approach is required to treat Bruxism.
How Often Do I Need to Replace My Mouth/Night Guard?
The night guards are made up of specific materials and the type of material can vary from soft to hard. For sure these require maintenance or replacement depending on the degree of damage to the mouth/night guard from teeth grinding or clenching and biting.
Can I Wear A Mouth/Night Guard When I Have Braces On?
Yes, absolutely. Specialized mouth/night guards are made for individuals who have braces on.
Is the Mouth/Night Guard Going to Fall Off the Mouth?
A well fitted night/mouth guard fits snugly around the teeth and there are rare chances that it will fall out, until and unless it is loosely fitted or too small for your mouth.
Is the Material of Mouth/Night Guard Safe?
Yes, it is made up of ethylene-vinyl acetate, which is considered to be safe to use for manufacturing the mouth/night guards.
Where Can I Find the Best Mouth/Night Guard?
There are several best mouth/night guards available in the market over the counter. However, these over the counter guards may or may not fit properly around your teeth. One of the best options to have a reliable mouth/night guard is the custom made by your dentist. These custom made mouth/night guards are precisely designed to match your oral cavity keeping in view your comfort level.