Blog: Night Guards and Athletic Mouth Guards

No, you shouldn’t use your sports mouthguard for teeth grinding or your nightguard to protect your teeth during gameplay. These are two different oral appliances that fit and function differently.

Oral appliance therapy addresses the following issues despite differing fabrication and intent:

• Nightguard: Teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism)
• Nightguard: TMJ pain and discomfort
• Mouthguard: Sports protection

For example, a sports mouthguard used for ...

Oftentimes, mouthguards (or "nightguards") are associated with the prevention of teeth grinding, or bruxism. It's worth noting, however, that their functionality extends far beyond this singular role.

These custom-made oral devices provide significant protection against a variety of dental issues and injuries, ensuring the longevity and health of a wearer's teeth. Let's delve into mouthguards' benefits for safeguarding oral health!

Protection ...