“DENTAL NIGHT GUARD – A HELMET TO THE TEETH’’ A night guard is a protective device for the mouth that covers the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth arches, lips, gums, jaw and temporomandibular joint. It can also be called as mouth protector, mouth piece, gumshield, gum guard, occlusal splint, bite splint and bite plane.   BENEFITS: ·       It reduces the risk of TMJ injury and concussion. ·       It is often used to prevent injury in contact sports. ·       It is used as treatment for bruxism or night time clenching.   ·       It is used to deliver topical medication (e.g. corticosteroids) for chronic gingival diseases such as pemphigoid. ·       It is used as a therapeutic device in treatment of morsicatio buccarum (chronic cheek biting and chewing). ·       It is used as a night protector of thin porcelain bridges. ·       As a transparent / clear aligner which is used to correct a series of different mild and moderate malocclusions. ·       It can be used during tooth bleaching. ·       As mandibular advancement device and tongue stabilizing device are used for treatment of sleep apnea and snoring.   TYPES: 1.     Stock or readymade 2.     Mouth adapted or boil and bite 3.     Custom made At 32 DIAMONDS DENTAL CLINIC , Team of best dentist in Vaishali Ghaziabad , give patients with customized night gaurd . You should visit Best dental clinic in Vaishali @ 32 Diamonds dental clinic for treating sensitivity of teeth, tooth chipping , tmj pain .