Night guards can help prevent teeth grinding and protect the enamel from permanent damage.
Night Guards
Night guards are a form of retainer that prevents your teeth from grinding while you sleep. We will customize the night guard to fit your teeth for a more comfortable experience and effective treatment.
At Total Care Dentistry & Implants in Palm Desert, we work to customize your treatment to match your needs and schedule where possible. Our professional staff aims to create a calm atmosphere for you during the appointment and treatment process. We will identify any dental issues you are struggling with and work with you to find the solution that works best for you.
Our staff seeks to create a comforting environment at the office to ease patients into the procedure. We can help prevent damage to your teeth and set you on track for a lifetime of quality oral health. At Total Care Dentistry & Implants, your dental health is our prime concern.
Teeth grinding is an unconscious action that gradually wears away at your teeth. Though there is usually a slight amount of awareness when grinding the teeth during the daytime, those who grind their teeth while sleeping might not have any idea their oral health is being compromised. Pay close attention to the tips outlined below,…
For anyone who grinds his or her teeth at night, there are possible options for at-home treatment. Grinding teeth can wear down the tooth enamel and cause jaw pain. Since the teeth grinding occurs at night, it can be difficult for the individual to prevent it without extra assistance. We can determine your specific needs…
Invest in a mouth guard for better protection during sports and other events. For more information, give us a call.Mouth guards can be customized to fit one's teeth and protect them from damage during sports. A store-bought mouth guard is not nearly as strong or comfortable as a professional one that we customize.Mouth GuardsAt Total…
A chipped tooth can cause pain and lead to more issues with eating, speaking and other normal functions.If you chip your tooth, give us a call as soon as possible. If the chip is large enough, try to bring the piece of tooth that chipped off. The sooner we treat the chip, the better chance…
Tooth extraction can apply to an impacted tooth. This tooth can cause pain and other dental problems. Your dentist may suggest the removal of this tooth after a thorough assessment. Here are the details to consider if your impacted tooth needs extraction.The main goal of dentists is to keep teeth intact. They will only remove…
A general dentist will try and save natural teeth when possible. However, in certain circumstances, tooth extraction is either the only option or the most appropriate one for preserving oral health. The following are some key examples of situations where a dentist might recommend a tooth extraction.Sometimes, a tooth is too damaged or decayed to…