A night guard is a hard or soft plastic device (similar to a retainer) that's created by a dentist using molds of a patient's teeth. Night guards protect teeth from damage caused by teeth grinding and clenching during sleep.
Benefits of Night Guards
May help reduce migraine pain
Can reduce the damage and tension caused by grinding teeth during sleep
Prevents tension-type headache pain
Can help prevent jaw disorders by relieving pressure
Prevents the development of TMD (temporomandibular disorder)