Do I need a nightguard?

[Zara K]

Hi

I have found over the last few weeks that I get up in the mornings with my jaw clenched and suffering from terrible headaches. My dentist seems to think that I ever clench or grind my teeth at night when I am sleeping but obviously I dont know if I do that or not.

My partner sleeps even more deeply than I do and he would not be able to tell me if I grind my teeth. The dentist suggested asking him but he sleeps all night and is never awake to check for my teeth grinding.

The headaches that I get in the mornings is getting worst and worst recently, although I remember waking up with my jaws clenched many months ago.

My dentists suggests wearing a nightguard but has quoted £350 for the night guard. I would like to know if its possible to get the nightguard cheaper than that price and how long it usually takes for it to be made? Do you think the nightguard could stop my headaches?

[Ali-G]

We would recommend you attend the clinic for a consultation with our Dentists so that they may fully assess your teeth. Usually upon assessment a Dentist can pick up on some obvious signs of grinding, and can the advise you of your options and suggest some therepeutic measures you can take.

Nightguards do come in various forms, and the cost at Pearl Dental Clinic ranges from between £90 to £250 for most types.

Appointments for consultation are available 7 days a week. Please contact the clinic if you would like to book a consultation.