Night Splints and Snore Guards

Night protection if you clench or grind your teeth.

You might not know it, but you could be involuntarily grinding or clenching your teeth during the day or night.

Excessive jaw clenching or grinding can accelerate tooth and jaw deterioration. This can cause sensitivity from thin enamel or cracks in the tooth. If your teeth are sensitive to heat or cold, you should ask for an examination before those issues worsen into damage or decay.

Excessive grinding can impact your daily life such as pain, poor function, and affect your smile.

Snoring or obstructive sleep apnea can impact the quality of your own sleep and general health.

A night splint can protect teeth from grinding at night (bruxism) and an anti-snoring mandibular advancement splint (snore guard) can help with sleep apnea.

We recommend a thorough examination so we can establish a diagnosis and find the right solution for you.

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If you grind or clench your teeth, they wear down faster.

Do you have any of these symptoms?

Over the years, the accumulated toll of grinding can produce a wide range of damage that includes:

  • Front teeth worn down so they are flat and even in length.
  • Micro-cracks and broken fillings, eventually leading to nerve damage.
  • Teeth ground down to the inner layer (dentine), causing sensitivity to heat and cold.
  • Gum recession due to pressure on the gum line.
  • Loose teeth caused by the rocking effect of grinding and gum pockets, also produced by the back-and-forth rocking effect.
  • Headache and aching jaws due to overuse of muscles

The signs and symptoms of OSA are wide and varied. You may have one or more symptoms below:

  • Rapid weight gain or difficulty in losing weight
  • Snoring
  • Episodes of gasping, snorting or choking during sleep
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue or lethargy
  • Lack of energy and endurance
  • Falling asleep or needing to have a nap during the day
  • Disturbed or restless sleep (OSA sometimes causes insomnia)
  • Poor memory and concentration
  • Morning headaches
  • Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking
  • Irritability, depression, anxiety, mood and behaviour changes (including ADHD in children)
  • Increased frequency of urination during the night

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