Those who grind or clench their teeth in their sleep may experience pain in their teeth or jaw, as well as damage to the teeth or soft tissues of the mouth. There are several different ways to treat teeth clenching including removing sources of stress, but one way our dentist, Dr. Leo Man, might suggest is a night guard. A custom molded night guard acts as a barrier between your top and bottom teeth, keeping them from placing direct pressure on each other, as well as mitigating jaw tension. If you are looking for night guards in West Covina, California, please give us a call at 626-598-3344 to learn more about your options at Man Dental.