Why Holly Came Back for a Custom Splint
Holly noticed that she was waking up with pretty severe headaches and soreness in her jaw. She wasn't sure she was grinding her teeth, so she brought it up with Dr. Helmbold, who suggested an occlusal splint.
At first, Holly was a little worried about taking that step and going through the fitting process, so she tried to find a solution on her own. She bought a basic night guard that felt gummy, and in her experience it made her grinding and her morning headaches worse.
She came back, told Dr. Helmbold what had happened, and they went ahead with the occlusal splint.
Since she started wearing the splint, Holly says she hasn't been waking up with headaches or soreness. She no longer has to wonder whether she has ibuprofen in her bag, and she describes it as a lot of peace of mind during a very stressful time. Every patient's experience is different, which is why treatment starts with an evaluation.