Stop the Damage From Teeth Grinding & Clenching
Grinding and clenching (bruxism) — usually at night and often unnoticed — wears down teeth and causes jaw pain and headaches. A custom night guard (splint) protects your teeth, relaxes the jaw muscles and relieves the symptoms, while we treat the underlying cause.
The Damage You Do in Your Sleep
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding and clenching of the teeth, most often during sleep, so many people don't realise they do it. Over time the constant force wears down and flattens the teeth, can chip fillings and crowns, and overloads the jaw joint and muscles — leading to jaw pain, facial tension, headaches and disturbed sleep for you (and your partner, from the grinding noise).
Common triggers include stress and anxiety, sleep issues and an uneven bite. While the cause is managed, the most effective protection is a custom-made night guard (occlusal splint). Made precisely to fit your bite, it absorbs the forces, stops tooth-to-tooth wear and relaxes the jaw muscles — protecting your teeth and easing the pain.
- Worn, flattened, chipped or sensitive teeth
- Jaw pain, tightness or clicking; facial muscle tension
- Morning headaches or aching temples
- Being told you grind your teeth loudly at night
How Is Bruxism Treated?
Protect the teeth, relax the jaw and address the underlying cause.
Examination
We check your teeth for wear, assess the jaw joint and muscles, and look at your bite to confirm bruxism and its effects.
Step 1Custom Splint
A precise impression or scan is taken and a custom night guard is made to fit your bite exactly — comfortable and protective.
Step 2Fit & Adjust
The splint is fitted and fine-tuned so it sits comfortably and distributes the biting forces evenly across your teeth.
Step 3Manage the Cause
We advise on stress management and bite correction where needed, and repair any worn teeth to restore function and looks.
Step 4Protect Teeth, End the Pain
Left untreated, grinding quietly destroys teeth and fuels chronic jaw pain and headaches. A simple custom guard protects your smile and dramatically improves comfort and sleep.
Protects Your Teeth
The splint stops tooth-to-tooth grinding, preventing further wear, chips and damage to fillings and crowns.
Relieves Jaw Pain
By relaxing overworked muscles and unloading the jaw joint, it eases jaw pain, tension and clicking.
Fewer Headaches
Reducing nighttime clenching often relieves the morning headaches and temple aches it causes.
Better Sleep
Quieter, more comfortable nights for you — and an end to the grinding noise that disturbs your partner.
Custom-Fitted Comfort
Made precisely to your bite, a professional splint is far more comfortable and effective than shop-bought guards.
Protects Existing Work
It safeguards your veneers, crowns and fillings from the heavy forces of grinding, extending their lifespan.
Comfortable, Custom Protection
A night guard only works if it fits perfectly. With 44 years of experience, Kadıgil makes precise, comfortable custom splints and treats the wider effects of bruxism on your teeth and jaw.
Precision-Made Splints
Custom guards made from accurate impressions or scans for an exact, comfortable fit you'll actually wear.
44 Years of Experience
Experienced assessment of bite and jaw problems, treating not just the symptom but its effect on your teeth.
Transparent Pricing
A clear quote after examination for your splint and any related care. No hidden fees.
Common Questions About Bruxism
The questions asked most often before treatment.
Because it mostly happens during sleep, many people are unaware until a dentist spots the signs: flattened, worn or chipped teeth, increased sensitivity, jaw pain or tightness, clicking, morning headaches, or a partner hearing grinding at night. If you notice any of these, an examination can confirm bruxism and its effects.
The most common triggers are stress and anxiety, but sleep disorders, an uneven bite, and certain lifestyle factors can all contribute. Often it's a combination. Because of this, treatment both protects the teeth with a splint and addresses the underlying cause where possible.
It's a custom-made protective appliance worn over the teeth, usually at night. It creates a smooth barrier so the teeth glide instead of grinding against each other, absorbing the forces and relaxing the jaw muscles. Made precisely to your bite, it protects your teeth and relieves jaw strain.
Over-the-counter "boil-and-bite" guards are bulky, fit poorly and often fall out or are uncomfortable, so people stop wearing them. A custom splint is made to fit your bite exactly — more comfortable, more durable and far more effective at protecting your teeth and easing jaw pain.
Yes. The heavy forces of grinding can chip or loosen veneers, crowns and fillings and shorten their lifespan. If you grind, wearing a night guard is strongly recommended to protect any cosmetic or restorative work — it's an important part of making those investments last.
Yes. Worn, flattened or chipped teeth can be restored with bonding, veneers or crowns to bring back their shape, function and appearance. We usually protect the teeth with a splint first, then plan any restorative or cosmetic work so the new result is protected too.
The price depends on the type of splint and any additional treatment needed for worn teeth or the bite. A clear quote is provided after your examination, with no hidden fees.
Protect Your Teeth From Bruxism
Don't let nighttime grinding wear down your teeth or fuel jaw pain and headaches. Book a free examination for a custom night guard and lasting relief.