A bite splint or night guard is a custom appliance that protects your teeth and eases the strain of clenching and grinding. Worn while you sleep, it keeps your teeth from wearing down and takes pressure off your jaw. At Fleming Dental in Durham, each one is made to fit your bite exactly, so it is comfortable and does its job.
HOW IT WORKS
We check for signs of grinding and clenching and assess how your teeth meet.
We take a precise impression of your teeth so the appliance fits exactly.
Your splint or guard is crafted to your bite, not a one-size-fits-all tray.
We fit it, adjust it for comfort, and show you how to wear and care for it.
Many people grind or clench their teeth, often at night and without knowing it. Over time that wears down enamel, chips teeth, loosens restorations, and strains the jaw. A custom splint or night guard sits between your upper and lower teeth, absorbing that force so your teeth and jaw are protected.
A drugstore guard is bulky, loose, and can actually make grinding worse. A custom appliance is thin, comfortable, and made to your exact bite, so it protects properly and you will actually wear it. Because Dr. Fleming fits it to how your teeth meet, it works with your bite instead of against it.
Grinding and clenching are often signs that your bite is out of balance. A guard protects your teeth, and it is sometimes paired with bite balancing to address why the grinding is happening in the first place. We will help you understand which approach makes sense for you.
Advanced, bite-focused dentistry is what drew Dr. Alex Fleming to this work, and it is where he has invested the most training, including advanced study through the Pankey Institute. Bite balancing is not an add-on for him. It is the lens he brings to everything.
He takes the time to understand how your whole system fits together, then makes careful, deliberate adjustments so your bite is comfortable, functional, and stable for the long run.
A custom night guard protects your teeth from grinding and eases jaw strain. Ask us about being fitted for one.
📍1020 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
⏰ Monday to Wednesday 8:00a to 4:30p
⏰ Thursday 8:00a to 3:30p
⏰ Closed Friday to Sunday
Fleming Dental is an out-of-network, fee-for-service practice. We file insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy, and we provide clear estimates before any treatment begins.
PATIENT STORIES
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“I am always pleased with my visits with Dr. Fleming. I recommend him.”
Karla Greene
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“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Fleming.”
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“Excellent care, exceptional staff!”
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ALSO IN ADVANCED DENTISTRY
Small, precise adjustments that let your bite work with your muscles and jaw.
Relief for jaw pain, clicking, and tension rooted in how your bite functions.
