Nightguards/Splints in Dianella
If you’ve been stuck in a pattern of clenching and grinding, it’s important to protect your teeth before extensive damage sets in. Custom-made nightguards are an affordable, non-invasive option to reduce the effects of TMJ and chronic tension, keeping your teeth strong.
At Grand Promenade Dental Centre, our splints are made of more durable material and a different shape than sports mouthguards, since they have to resist hard grinding. Our team of dentists will start with an initial consultation, where we’ll take a mould before waiting a week to get your nightguard back from the lab.
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Personalised Options for Every Patient
During every standard checkup, we’ll check your bite for any signs of clenching and grinding. If we see significant wear and tear on the teeth, that could be an indication that you’re grinding at night. We may also suspect grinding issues if you say you consistently wake up with unexplained headache or jaw pain.
When it becomes clear that you’re experiencing TMJ, the dentist will review your options. We always make our recommendations case-by-case. While splints are often a go-to first method of responding to grinding, they’re not for everyone. Some patients prefer not to put anything in their mouths at night, or you may also struggle with clenching and grinding during the day.
Maintenance and Longevity
How long your splint lasts depends on your particular situation. Some patients grind every night and need frequent replacements, while those who don’t grind as often or as hard can go longer between replacements.
It’s important to bring your nightguard into the clinic frequently, so we can check it for damage, since everyone’s splint wears out at a different pace.
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Nightguards are an easy fix for chronic grinding. Contact us today to book an appointment.
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