Dental Treatments
Preventive Dentistry
Mouthguards
A mouthguard is designed to help protect the teeth and mouth from trauma associated with a knock or blow during contact sport. If you are a parent or a coach it is important that the use of a mouthguard be encouraged for children and adults alike; they should be worn during both training sessions and competitive sport.
The mouthguards constructed and fitted at all about teeth townsville, offer the best protection available against the damage that can occur. Because custom-made mouthguards fit snugly against the teeth and gums, they have the ability to better cushion the impact of a knock to the mouth.
Care for your Mouthguard:
- Store your mouthguard in its protective container
- Rinse thoroughly before and after use
- Replace your mouthguard regularly; it’s a good idea to have it checked each season
- Do not leave it in the sun
This investment into your health and safety is a small price to pay as your teeth cannot be replaced. Our Mouthguards are available in a range of colours and we encourage children to consider their mouthguard as an essential piece of sports protection.
Night guards and Splints
For some patients we may be required to offer a little extra protection to assist in maintaining strong, healthy teeth for life. Generally we would offer this protection for two main reasons: Tooth grinding or Sports protection.
Night guards for Tooth Grinding
Tooth grinding, sometimes referred to as Bruxism, can be responsible for the aggressive wear of your teeth. Most patients who suffer from this condition grind their teeth at night and only become aware of their situation when a sleeping partner complains of the noise. In some cases you may complain of symptoms such as sensitive teeth or head and neck pain.
If the grinding has taken place for some time, we can often see telltale signs of the destruction. The teeth may have smooth shiny surfaces and you may suffer from a number of discomforts associated with this condition.
The main concern with grinding is the slow deterioration of your teeth. Often it is difficult to know why individuals grind their teeth; sometimes it can be stress related but often it can be a sign of an uneven bite.
At all about teeth townsville, treatment involves careful investigation into why you are grinding. If we are able to stop this, you may find immediate relief. As a protective measure we may suggest a night guard which is a custom fabricated, thin piece of hardened plastic worn during sleep to avoid further damage to your teeth and offer some relief from associated symptoms such as muscle strain which can result in headaches. Grinding can also cause tooth fractures that then require complex and costly restorative treatment.
