Night guard for teeth grinding in Konya

What is night Guard (Occlusal Splint for Teeth Grinding)?

A night guard, or occlusal splint, is a removable appliance made from hard acrylic or a similar material that fits precisely over the upper or lower teeth. It takes the force of night-time clenching and grinding, reducing wear, chipping and damage to fillings and crowns. By spreading the load on the jaw muscles it can also ease morning jaw pain and tension headaches. Unlike over-the-counter guards, it is made from an impression or digital scan of your own mouth.

How is night Guard (Occlusal Splint for Teeth Grinding) done?

1. Examination of tooth wear, the jaw joints and chewing muscles
2. Impression or digital scan of the teeth
3. The guard is made in a dental laboratory
4. Fitting and adjusting the bite on the guard
5. Review after a few weeks with any fine-tuning

Who is night Guard (Occlusal Splint for Teeth Grinding) suitable for?

• People who wake with aching jaw, temple or facial muscles
• Flattened, cracked or chipped teeth
• Those told by a partner that they grind their teeth in their sleep
• Clicking, locking or pain in the jaw joint
• Patients protecting new crowns, veneers or implants

Aftercare: what to watch out for

• Rinse and brush the guard each morning with cool or lukewarm water and a soft brush; hot water can warp it.
• Store it dry in its case and keep it away from pets.
• Bring it to your dentist if it cracks or no longer fits snugly.
• Stress, caffeine and alcohol can worsen clenching, so pay attention to sleep habits.

Possible side effects and risks

• Extra saliva and an unfamiliar feeling in the first few nights
• Bite discomfort if the guard is poorly adjusted (corrected at review)
• Rarely, small changes to the bite with long-term use of an ill-fitting guard

Are there alternatives?

Bruxism has several possible causes, so stress management, sleep hygiene, jaw exercises and physiotherapy are often combined with a guard. If sleep apnoea is suspected, a sleep assessment is needed. In selected cases a doctor may consider botulinum toxin injections into the chewing muscles.

What affects the cost of night guard for teeth grinding in Konya?

The cost of night guard for teeth grinding depends on factors such as material (hard, soft or dual-layer); whether one or both jaws are fitted; whether it is part of a wider jaw joint (TMJ) treatment plan, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

• Material (hard, soft or dual-layer)
• Whether one or both jaws are fitted
• Whether it is part of a wider jaw joint (TMJ) treatment plan

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

• Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
• Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
• Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
• Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
• In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.