Sunbury Dental Group realizes the importance of taking care of your teeth to make sure that they are neither damaged nor harmed over the course of time. Injuries of the mouth and grinding of teeth may occur in individuals of all ages either due to sports or stress. That is why we can provide professionally designed mouthguards and splints that will help you protect your smile and preserve long-term oral health. Our clinic is conveniently situated in Unit 5/92 Evans Street, offering personalised products that can be used to achieve comfort, durability and effectiveness.
Mouthguards and Splints
The Significance of Mouth Protection
Your teeth, lips, jaw, and gums are prone to damage during both physical exercise and even during sleep. Dental damage can be chipped, or the jaw can hurt, or more severe tooth injuries may be caused by accidental effects, falls, or clenching. Mouthguards and splints are examples of preventative dentistry appliances that are important in mitigating these risks and safeguarding your oral health.
The Significance of Mouth Protection
Your teeth, lips, jaw, and gums are prone to damage during both physical exercise and even during sleep. Dental damage can be chipped, or the jaw can hurt, or more severe tooth injuries may be caused by accidental effects, falls, or clenching. Mouthguards and splints are examples of preventive dental appliances that are important in mitigating these risks and safeguarding your oral health.
Why Wearing a Mouthguard is a Benefit
Individually designed mouthguards are particularly significant to patients who are involved in high-impact or contact sports. Professionally-fitted mouthguards, unlike those available at the stores, are more comfortable and more protective. They should absorb shocks and minimize the possibility of broken teeth, jaw injuries, and soft tissue damage.
In Sunbury Dental Group, customized mouth guards have been designed to fit perfectly in your mouth, and you can comfortably breathe and talk when you wear them. This will provide as much protection as possible without affecting performance and comfort.
What Is a Dental Splint?
Mouthguards and Splints by Sunbury Dental Group, which is also commonly known as a night guard, is usually employed to treat teeth grinding and jaw clenching or bruxism. Several individuals subconsciously grind their teeth at night and this may cause loss of teeth, headaches, pain on the jaws and muscle rigidity.
Splints are effective because they provide a shield between the upper and the lower teeth. This relieves strain on the jaw joints and muscles as well as avoiding enamel erosion and eventual oral harm. Our dentists will examine your bite and symptoms to come up with a splint that offers efficient relief and protracted comfort.
Who Benefits with Mouthguards and Splints? Mouthguards are perfect in children, teenagers and any adult engaged in sports or other physical activities. The splints are useful to patients who complain of jaw pains, frequent headaches, worn teeth, or teeth grinding. In your consultation, our staff will suggest the most appropriate one in terms of your personal needs.
What Is a Dental Splint?
Dental splint, which is also commonly known as a night guard, is usually employed to treat teeth grinding and jaw clenching or bruxism. Several individuals subconsciously grind their teeth at night and this may cause loss of teeth, headaches, pain on the jaws and muscle rigidity.
Splints are effective because they provide a shield between the upper and the lower teeth. This relieves strain on the jaw joints and muscles as well as avoiding enamel erosion and eventual oral harm. Our dentists will examine your bite and symptoms to come up with a splint that offers efficient relief and protracted comfort.
Who Benefits with Mouthguards and Splints? Mouthguards are perfect in children, teenagers and any adult engaged in sports or other physical activities. The splints are useful to patients who complain of jaw pains, frequent headaches, worn teeth, or teeth grinding. In your consultation, our staff will suggest the most appropriate one in terms of your personal needs.
F.A.Q
A dental splint or a night guard is primarily used to treat teeth grinding and jaw clenching, most often when sleeping, and a mouthguard to protect the teeth when during sports or physical activity.
Mouthguards: It is preferable to use customized mouthguards among children, teenagers, and adults who are involved in high impact or contact sports activities to minimize chances of getting dental injuries.
Custom fitted, professionally made mouthguards are comfortable, offer better protection and are superior to the store bought ones, which are usually bulky and ill-fitting.
Symptoms are commonly teeth grinding, jaw pains, headaches, muscle tension in the face, worn teeth or clicking in the jaw.
Yes. Tailor made splints are that which fit exactly to your bite and hence comfortable and easy to wear during sleep.
Properly taken care of, they are able to last several years. Frequent dental examinations enable your dentist to determine the wear and prescribe a replacement where necessary.
Some instances would require the use of dental splints in children or teenagers who grind their teeth. Your dentist will determine whether it is suitable or not.
Wash it after usage, brush it softly with a toothbrush, dry it and keep in the protective case. Avoid exposing it to heat.
Yes. Splints are used to alleviate the pressure on the jaw joint and muscle which could contribute to the symptoms of jaw pain, tension, and headache due to teeth grinding.
Marked but not limited to these, during your consultation, our dentists will determine your oral health, lifestyle and symptoms to prescribe the most appropriate mouthguard or splint.
