Teeth Grinding

Occlusal Splints in Sydney CBD

Do you wake up with jaw pain or headaches? It could be the signs of teeth grinding or clenching, which is called bruxism. Prudential Dental Clinic helps to preserve your teeth, ease pain, and improve your dental health. How? By providing specific treatment of Occlusal Splints in Sydney CBD.  

Just call us at (02) 9233 7515 to get the best dental treatment of Occlusal Splints in Sydney CBD, NSW.

What is Teeth Grinding?

Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism is a para-functional habit involving the clenching and gnashing of the teeth and jaws. This may be occurring while awake, or while asleep. Untreated bruxism may cause pain, tooth fracture, breaking of restorations and crowns, headaches and jaw problems. An occlusal splint works well for patients who are looking for mouth corrections. Our dentists are very experienced in that field. Call now!

Looking for Teeth Grinding Splints Treatment in Sydney CBD?

If you grind or clench your teeth, our Sydney CBD dentists can make you a custom occlusal splint. Teeth grinding frequently occurs subconsciously while you’re sleeping or under stress. Jaw pain, broken teeth, enamel wear, and even damage to crowns or implants can happen over time. Untreated bruxism can wear and crack teeth and damage fillings and crowns, sometimes leading to more complex treatment.

Sydney CBD occlusal splints are a secure and efficient treatment for this ailment. Custom-fit to your mouth, these hard plastic dental appliances provide optimal comfort while shielding your teeth from severe clenching and grinding pressures. To protect your smile, we at Prudential Dental Clinic make custom splints that meet your unique requirements.

Woman fitting a clear dental splint onto her upper teeth

How Do We Treat Teeth Grinding?

We make custom splints from hard acrylic to protect your teeth from the effects of grinding. This splint eases pressure on both your teeth and your jaws.

Benefits of Wearing Occlusal Splints in Sydney CBD

There are several advantages to selecting occlusal splints in Sydney CBD in addition to tooth protection. The main benefits are: 

  • Preventing Enamel Wear: Grinding continuously destroys enamel. Splints serve as a barrier to keep teeth safe.
  • Protecting Restorations: Crowns or implants are less likely to chip or crack when they are protected by a splint.
  • Relief Jaw Pain: Splints alleviate jaw pain and muscular strain by spreading pressure uniformly.
  • Relieving TMJ Symptoms: Headaches, neck aches, and facial pain are frequently brought on by temporomandibular joint strain. Splints lessen these problems.
  • Improving Sleep Quality: Waking up after a night with less clenching and grinding may leave you feeling more relaxed.
  • Cost-Effective Prevention: By getting a splint today, you can steer clear of more involved and costly procedures down the road.

Because teeth grinding can impact various aspects of your oral health, splints frequently accompany therapies such as:

  • Implants to restore teeth lost as a result of severe bruxism.
  • If infection results from grinding that exposes dentin, root canal therapy may be necessary.
  • Wisdom Tooth Removal, where gripping habits are exacerbated by crowding.
  • Sports Patients who play sports and require trauma protection should use mouthguards.
Hands in blue gloves holding two clear dental occlusal splints

How Occlusal Splints Help with Teeth Grinding

An occlusal splint works by keeping teeth from touching directly and lowering the pressure of biting. This can help protect the teeth and may ease jaw pain.

The procedure at Prudential Dental Clinic is simple:

  1. Digital scans or impressions are made to ensure accuracy.
  1. In a dental lab, a personalised splint is made.
  1. The last modifications are performed for efficiency and comfort.

Throughout this procedure, we might additionally recommend:

  • Oral mucosal scans to keep an eye on the condition of the tissue.
  • For people with severe bruxism, anti-tooth grinding splints are recommended.
  • If jaw discomfort or tooth sensitivity has gotten out of control, seek emergency pain relief.

Where needed, we combine splint therapy with these services so your care is tailored to you.

Person inserting a clear occlusal splint over their upper teeth

Why Choose Us for Custom Occlusal Splints in Sydney CBD?

At Prudential Dental Clinic, the oral care of our patients is our priority, occlusal splints come with customised technology to protect you from teeth grinding. Teeth grinding causes pain when you wake up after sleeping. Patients suffering from teeth grinding choose us due to the following reasons: 

  • Customised Dental Treatment plans
  • Advanced Technology
  • Ongoing Care
  • Experienced, Caring Team

 

If you’re experiencing teeth grinding, jaw clenching, or TMJ discomfort, a custom-made occlusal splint may offer the relief you need. Contact Prudential Dental Clinic today to learn how this simple dental solution can help protect your smile and improve your quality of life.

Contact Us and Book Now!

Having trouble with tooth grinding? Please call us at (02) 9233 7515, email us at [email protected], or book online.

FAQs

What is an Occlusal Splint?

An occlusal splint is a custom-made hard acrylic guard worn over the teeth, usually at night. It protects the teeth from the forces of grinding and clenching and can help relieve jaw muscle pain.

After taking impressions or digital scans, your dentist will send them to the lab for fabrication and fit the splint for comfort and effectiveness.

Since they’re custom-fitted to your mouth, most patients find them comfortable, especially while sleeping.

Use a toothbrush without abrasive toothpaste, rinse it after each use, and store it in a clean, dry case.

If properly maintained, occlusal splints can last for years. Wear and tear depend on grinding and cleaning habits.