Protect your dental work.
Crowns, implants, fillings, and natural teeth all need ongoing care. Regular checks help identify changes before a restoration becomes difficult to use.
Grinding and clenching
Repeated forces can wear teeth and restorations. Tell your dentist about grinding, jaw soreness, broken dental work, or morning discomfort. These symptoms can have more than one cause and need an assessment.
Is a night guard appropriate?
A custom guard may be recommended to help protect teeth from grinding forces. It does not guarantee that dental work will never break or cure every cause of jaw pain. Your dentist should check its fit and explain cleaning and follow-up.
Daily habits matter
Brush with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth, and follow instructions specific to implants or bridges. Avoid chewing ice or using teeth as tools. Call about a loose restoration, persistent soreness, or a bite that feels uneven.
See night guards and home-care guidance.
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