Protecting Teeth During Sports & Sleep
At-home hygiene, such as brushing and flossing your teeth and routine dental exams, goes a long way toward keeping your smile healthy. However, there are other precautions you can take to protect your teeth from specific types of damage.
If you participate in sports or clench or grind your teeth, a custom-fitted mouth guard can help prevent damage. Other devices, like night guards and snoring appliances, protect your teeth and oral structures while you sleep.
Sleep Apnea Appliances
Snoring occurs when the throat tissues relax, slightly restricting the airway. The sound is created when the air is pushed through this area. With sleep apnea, the throat tissues overrelax and obstruct the airway, forcing the brain to wake you up and catch your breath.
Unfortunately, these sleep-related issues can negatively impact your quality of life. When you don't get enough sleep, you may feel groggy and irritable. Some studies have also linked a lack of sleep to health issues like cardiovascular disease.
At Dentistry on Bank, we provide custom-fitted oral appliances to move the lower jaw and tongue muscles to open the airway. This helps improve your flow of breath and prevents you from waking up throughout the night, reducing your risk of health and dental complications.
Custom-Fitted Mouth Guards
We offer custom-made mouth guards that fit over your teeth to protect them from damage during sports and while you sleep.
Sports Guards
If you get hit in the mouth or fall while participating in a sports activity, you risk damage to your oral cavity. This can be prevented with the use of a mouth guard. These appliances create a barrier between your teeth and the soft tissue of your mouth to protect your smile.
Night Guards
If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth, a mouth guard will help prevent damage that can occur and relieve pain that may be caused by these issues.