Michelle explains why a night splint is often recommended after porcelain veneer treatment at Smile Lounge in Narre Warren, and what it is designed to protect against.
Why Porcelain Veneers Need Extra Protection
Porcelain is a strong material, but it can still be vulnerable to chipping under the pressure of grinding or clenching, particularly at night when this often happens without a person realising. Because veneers involve a specific type of porcelain work, protecting them properly matters.
What Nighttime Grinding Can Do
Grinding the teeth during sleep, sometimes called bruxism, can place repeated pressure on porcelain veneers over time. This pressure is one of the more common reasons veneers can chip, even when they have been well cared for otherwise.
How A Night Splint Helps
A night splint sits between the upper and lower teeth while sleeping, creating a buffer that absorbs the pressure of grinding before it reaches the veneers underneath. It is a straightforward, low-effort way to add a layer of protection overnight.
Who Might Be Offered One
A night splint is commonly recommended for patients who grind their teeth, especially after porcelain veneers or other significant restorative work, as a way of helping protect that investment over the years ahead.
Ask About Protecting Your Veneers
If you have porcelain veneers, or are considering them, and think you might grind your teeth at night, it is worth asking our Southeast Melbourne team whether a night splint is a good fit for you.
Call Smile Lounge on 03 8820 1115 or book a consultation online to ask about protecting your veneers.
