Nightguards or Occlusal Splints
Waking with a sore jaw, tight facial muscles or headaches? Noticing chipping, cracking or excessive wear on your teeth? These can sometimes be signs of bruxism — clenching or grinding of the teeth, often during sleep.
If we see signs that your teeth are being overloaded, we may recommend a custom-made nightguard or occlusal splint. These appliances are designed to protect the teeth from further wear and damage, while helping to manage the forces generated by clenching and grinding.
Using digital scanning, we take an accurate record of your teeth and bite to create a splint specifically for your mouth. A well-fitting custom appliance is comfortable to wear, durable and designed to protect your teeth over the long term.
Early management can be particularly important where bruxism is contributing to tooth wear, cracks, broken restorations or jaw discomfort.
Sleep Apnoea Devices
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea are more than just disturbances during sleep. If you have been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), an oral appliance may be an appropriate treatment option in selected cases.
A Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) is a custom-made device worn during sleep. It gently holds the lower jaw in a forward position, helping to keep the airway more open and reduce its tendency to collapse.
For some patients — particularly those with suitable forms of OSA or those who have difficulty tolerating CPAP — a mandibular advancement device can provide a comfortable and convenient treatment option.
At Beach Street Dental Centre, we review your dental health, symptoms and sleep study results before recommending treatment. We use digital scans to design a custom appliance that fits your teeth accurately, and the device can then be adjusted gradually to find an effective and comfortable position.
Where appropriate, we work alongside your GP, sleep physician or other medical providers as part of your ongoing management.
