Protective Dental Night Guards in West Lake Hills, TX
Custom-fitted night guards to protect teeth from nighttime grinding (bruxism).
Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It’s a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don’t even realize they’re affected. Many times it occurs while sleeping at night, usually due to elevated stress or anxiety.
Grinding at night is especially destructive for teeth. Researchers estimate we can exert as much as ten times the force of normal eating, such as when chewing a steak. If left unchecked, bruxism will eventually wear down enamel until the chewing surfaces of teeth appear flat and become sensitive as dentin (the interior tooth structure) is exposed. Teeth in this condition will also be more prone to chips, cracks and decay.
Part of every check-up involves looking for physical signs of wear from clenching or grinding, and we may observe your condition over several visits to monitor the severity. If you’re aware of a nightly grinding habit, just let us know and we can fit you with a special mouthguard, or night guard.
Our custom-fitted acrylic night guards are very effective at preventing further damage. We take an impression so the fit of the guard is very precise, and the material is very thin and comfortable to wear at night. For a consultation on bruxism and night guards, call our office today at (512) 328-0911.
Night Guard Features and Benefits
- Protects teeth from nightly tooth grinding
- Relieves jaw/muscle pain due to grinding
- Custom-fit to stay in place throughout the night
- Ultra-thin design is comfortable to wear
Dr. Angela Burns moved to Austin 10 years ago and instantly fell in love with our beautiful city. Dr. Burns is originally from the Texarkana area. She attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center for her degree in dental surgery (DDS). Dr. Burns is committed to providing her patients with gentle, technologically advanced dental treatment. She attends an average of 60 hours of continuing education every year. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Burns and her husband, Gary, have an 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, who is a proud 6th grader at Hill Country Middle School. She is also very involved in the Eanes PTO, her church, and loves raising her family in the Westlake community. “Growing up, I was drawn to mediating and helping others feel more included and less anxious. I was a camp counselor, student government officer and being the oldest of five, I was the family mediator. I found that I had a calling to help alleviate stressful situations for others and realized that being a good listener was something that was key to this. These skills really helped guide me into becoming a dentist that has based my practice on relationships, empathy and a sense of comfort. I knew that I wanted to provide an atmosphere that felt like home when others walked in. Our practice is small, personal and state of the art and we hope you feel like you’re hanging out with friends when you are here!” When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Burns enjoys traveling, hiking the greenbelt, enjoying Austin’s music scene, and eating Amy’s Ice Cream.
