The main way to protect your smile is through regular checks and cleans with your Katoomba dentist, followed by an excellent oral care routine. These safety measures help lower your risks for tooth decay, oral infections, gum disease, and dental emergencies due to tooth pain.
However, there are other ways to protect teeth from wear and injury, such as dental appliance dentistry.
Oral Appliances to Help Prevent Sports-Related Injuries
A custom oral appliance, called a mouthguard, is the best way to help prevent sports-related oral injuries. When choosing a mouthguard, seeing the dentist for a customised appliance is always best.
When your mouthguard is customised, it fits you as it should. You’ll not have to worry about the appliance rubbing on your gums or painfully shifting away from your teeth. A custom mouthguard protects your teeth from stray balls and elbows!
Oral Appliance Therapy for TMJ and Bruxism
TMJ or TMD describes disorders of the temporomandibular joints, hinge-like constructs that connect the lower jaw to the skull and allow mouth movements like eating, chewing, yawning, etc.
This disorder can be painful and result from bruxism (teeth grinding). Bruxism can lead to tooth loss, fractures and significant pain.
Fortunately, your dentist can fabricate a custom appliance for you to wear during sleep. This nightguard, worn over the teeth, gently prevents upper and lower jaw contact during the night. This relaxes your TMJs and curbs bruxism.
Your dentist can evaluate your case to determine whether a nightguard will benefit your symptoms.
Your Katoomba Dentist Welcomes Your Call Today
We encourage you to call to learn whether you’re a candidate for a nightguard or a mouthguard in Katoomba, NSW. We are also here to chat if you have questions about our dental treatments and services.
Reminder: We’re celebrating Mums and Love through May 2024. For you, this means a special on teeth whitening in Katoomba! Talk to a team member to learn about other specials and offers!
