Occlusal & Sports
Guards
Occlusal and Sports Guards are custom-fitted oral appliances designed to protect your teeth, jaw joints, and brain from the damaging forces of bruxism (grinding) and athletic trauma. At Collective Health Society in Centennial, CO, we go beyond simple protection. Our biological approach utilizes non-toxic, BPA-free materials that respect your airway and systemic health. Serving the entire Denver Metro area, we help you sleep better and play safer.
Protection & Performance
100%
BPA, Phthalate, and Latex-Free materials for your safety.
1000
Pounds of force your jaw can exert while grinding at night.
2x
Risk of concussion can be reduced with a properly fitted custom sports guard.
The Biological Difference
Standard nightguards often just “block” grinding, but they can inadvertently block your airway or contain toxic plastics that you absorb all night long. Biological dentistry asks: “Why are you grinding?”
Often, grinding is the body’s attempt to open a collapsed airway during sleep. Our guards are designed to protect your teeth while respecting your breathing. We also ensure that any material placed in your mouth for 8 hours a night is:
- Free from endocrine-disrupting chemicals (BPA/Phthalates)
- Designed to allow proper cranial bone movement
- Durable enough to protect ceramic and zirconia restorations
- Supportive of the TMJ in a neutral, relaxed position
We serve patients from across Denver who need protection that supports their overall physiology.
Benefits of
Custom Guards
Investment Protection
If you have veneers, crowns, or implants, a nightguard is insurance for your smile. It prevents porcelain fractures and protects your financial investment in your dental work.
Muscle Relaxation
A properly fitted guard disengages the heavy chewing muscles, allowing them to relax. This can significantly reduce tension headaches, morning jaw soreness, and neck pain.
Injury Prevention
For athletes, a custom sports guard acts as a shock absorber. It distributes impact forces, protecting teeth from being knocked out and reducing the force transmitted to the skull (concussion risk).
Our Solutions
We offer specific appliances tailored to your lifestyle and dental needs.
Custom Nightguards
Designed for sleep, these guards protect teeth from clenching and grinding. We offer both hard/soft combinations for maximum comfort and durability.
Performance Sports Guards
Unlike "boil-and-bite" store guards, our custom sports guards fit perfectly, allowing you to breathe and speak easily while playing high-impact sports.
Airway-Friendly Design
We design our appliances to ensure they do not encroach on tongue space or push the jaw back, which can worsen sleep apnea or snoring.
NTI / Deprogrammers
For severe migraine sufferers, we may use a smaller, specialized device that prevents the back teeth from touching at all, shutting down the muscles' ability to clench forcefully.
Daytime Orthotics
For patients with daytime clenching habits due to stress, we offer discreet lower-arch appliances that can be worn at work to remind the jaw to relax.
Non-Toxic Materials
We verify the safety of all materials used. Our guards are free from BPA, phthalates, latex, and MMA (methyl methacrylate), ensuring they are safe for long-term oral use.
Digital Scanning
We use 3D intraoral scanners to capture your teeth's anatomy. This eliminates gooey impressions and results in a fit that is accurate to the micron.
Bio-Monitor Verification
We check the fit of your guard carefully to ensure it provides even contact on all teeth, preventing bite shifts or TMJ strain.
The Fitting
Process
Digital Scan
We take a quick, comfortable 3D scan of your upper and lower teeth. No gagging on impression material required.
Custom Fabrication
Your scan is sent to a specialized lab where your guard is crafted from high-quality, biocompatible materials to your exact specifications.
Fitting & Adjustment
When your guard arrives (usually in 1-2 weeks), we check the fit and adjust the bite to ensure your jaw muscles are completely neutral and relaxed.
Care Instructions
We show you how to clean and store your guard naturally to prevent bacterial buildup and extend its lifespan.