New West Dentistry & Implant Centre
Dental Appliances New Westminster
Dental Services
Dental Appliances in New Westminster
Dental appliances are custom-made dental devices that are used to address oral health issues, including teeth grinding, tooth misalignment, and sports injuries.
Night Guards
If you find yourself grinding or clenching your teeth at night, it’s important to consult with your dentist. This habit can cause serious damage to your teeth, including chipping and cracking. A night guard is an effective solution to protect your teeth from the effects of grinding.
Retainers
Retainers are often used to hold in place teeth that have been moved by orthodontics. Teeth are stubborn and sometimes want to move out of position after finishing orthodontic treatment and to prevent that, retainers are used. Sometimes these retainers are temporary and only used for a few months after treatment, while others are for life. They can also vary from simple plastic bars to wear at night to wires glued behind the teeth.
Sports Mouth Guards
Sometimes someone’s aim is off, or someone trips and falls hard while playing sports, and that can result in teeth getting damaged. Sports mouthguards can be worn to minimize the impact of spots while keeping your teeth safe. Individuals playing sports with a high risk of impacts, such as hockey, skiing, martial arts, and football, may want to consider wearing a mouth guard.
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
If you have trouble sleeping due to snoring or sleep apnea, or maybe your partner does, there are some ways New West Dentistry & Implant Centre can help you! Snoring and sleep apnea have a lot to do with the mouth and tongue, so appliances in the mouth can help reduce the effects and help you get the rest you need.
TMD/TMJ Devices
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can occur as a result of clenching your jaw tightly while sleeping. This continued, tense clenching causes pain in the jaw, face, neck, and ear, greatly affecting your mood and well-being. TMJ devices help to reduce this clenching, thus alleviating the pain over time.
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