Check-up and Digital Imaging
A six-monthly examination: intraoral check, digital X-ray if needed and a written summary of the day. A record is kept even when nothing is found; the next check-up is compared against it.
DetailsClenching often goes unnoticed; the first signs are a tired jaw in the morning, flattened tooth edges or sensitivity to cold. A night guard does not stop the habit — it puts the force on the guard rather than the teeth.
The process
- Examination: wear facets, jaw muscle tenderness and the bite are assessed
- Impression or intraoral scan
- The guard is made individually in the laboratory (about a week)
- Fitting: seating and bite are checked
- Wearing it, with a check-up every six months
Why an off-the-shelf guard will not do
Shop-bought guards are not made to your bite and can concentrate the force on a few teeth, making symptoms worse. Yours is made from a measured bite and adjusted at the fitting.
This page is general information and does not replace a dental examination. Whether the treatment suits you, and the method and duration, are decided only after an intraoral examination and radiographic assessment.
After treatment
Wear it every night, brush it with cold water in the morning and store it dry. Never rinse it in hot water — it distorts. Wear is checked every six months.
The information on this page is for general guidance and does not replace a dental examination. Treatment decisions are made after an intraoral examination and radiographic assessment.