Mouth Guards and Night Guards in Macleod

We would recommend a night guard if you are aware of night grinding or the dentist identifies signs of excessive wear of contacting surfaces of teeth. Night grinding is also known as bruxism and you could have additional symptoms of waking up with chronic headaches, sore jaws, toothache from cracks that develop on teeth due to teeth grinding. Using a Night Guard alone does not eliminate night grinding completely, but reduces excessive wear of tooth surfaces and prevents developing fractures from the habit.

• Rinse in water after each use.
• Brush them gently with a soft tooth brush ever day.
• Use appropriate appliance cleaner frequently as advised by your dentist.
• Take them to your dentist during your routine checkup visits for inspection of wear and breakage in the appliance.

For any concerns regarding night grinding or for a custom made mouth guard, book online now or call us today to make an appointment

Snoring And Sleep Apnoea

Do you or your partner suffer from breathing difficulties during sleep, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea? You might be pleased to know that dentistry may have a solution for you.

A variety of oral devices or mouthpieces are now available that can address your snoring problems. By preventing the lower jaw from dropping back during sleep, these devices can prevent the closure of your airways, which will stop you from snoring. Your dentist can fit one of these for you.

1. A custom-made mouthpiece is made from impressions taken of your teeth to ensure they fit you comfortably.
2. Made from a hard wearing plastic, the mouthpiece is worn at night and works by holding the bottom jaw in a slightly forward position.
3. This position opens up your airway significantly, allowing you to breathe better and as a result sleep better too.

• Better quality of sleep due to undisturbed breathing.
• Improved overall health due to better quality of sleep.