Safeguard Your Teeth
Mouthguard Options
If you play a high-intensity sport – like rugby, hockey, soccer, wrestling, boxing, or AFL – it’s crucial to have a mouthguard. Failing to do so could result in broken teeth, fractured jaws, concussion and a range of other injuries. In fact, a comprehensive study of high school athletes found that 75% percent of injuries could have potentially been avoided if mouthguards were worn.
At our Central Coast dental practice, we are able to custom create mouthguards to match your unique dental structure. We will take an impression of your teeth and then use it to formulate your mouthguard. A range of colours are available to choose from.
Whether you require a mouthguard for yourself or your child, Dental at Lake Haven has got you covered. Call us to book a consultation today.
Splints
Bruxism – a condition characterised by the excessive grinding or clenching of teeth – can result in extensive damage and dental weakening over time. Typically, bruxism occurs during sleep and generally precedes the onset of rapid-eye-movement sleep.
Fortunately, our Central Coast dentists are able to offer splints to help remedy this condition. Essentially, a splint is an appliance that fits over the teeth and helps to ensure the forces produced by bruxism are distributed evenly between the upper and lower jaw. This, in turn, can help reduce joint overloading and muscle strain.
To find out how our staff can help you address bruxism with a splint, be sure to get in touch with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Provided they are cleaned regularly and properly cared for, a mouthguard can function from between 3 to 5 years.
Every morning, you should remove the splint and rinse it in cold water. After this, gently brush the inside and outside of the splint with a toothbrush. It’s also advised to use denture or mouthguard cleaner to disinfect the splint.
We strongly recommend against this. The heat in the dishwasher will likely distort the mouthguard so that it no longer fits correctly.
