Our experienced bruxism dentist provides comfortable, custom splints to protect your teeth and ease jaw pain here on the Central Coast.
Waking up with a sore jaw and head or neck aches, noticing your teeth look worn down? You may be grinding or clenching your teeth (bruxism). This common habit can cause significant damage over time and may sometimes go unnoticed especially if it is a nocturnal (night time) habit. Our dentists in Gosford are experienced in diagnosing and treating possible issues as they arise and provide effective prevention from ongoing tooth grinding.
In some severe cases, the relentless pressure can impact your jaw muscles themselves, leading to persistent pain and restricted movement. Think of it as your jaw muscles being constantly tense and overworked. Often, a custom-fitted splint for teeth grinding is the best way to protect your teeth from wear and reduce jaw pain. Bruxism has been linked to airway issues such as sleep apnoea, for some mild cases our dental professionals can help with providing sleep apnoea solutions. If grinding has already caused damage, we might discuss restorative options like crowns and implants.
Where there has been significant wear and breakdown of the teeth, jaw and oral structures due to clenching and grinding, specialist intervention may be required such as an oromaxillofacial surgeon to aid in recovery of the jaw and surrounding structures, or a prosthodontist to restore the loss of function and appearance in the tooth structure.
A custom splint for bruxism is made specifically for your mouth from precise impressions or digital scans, offering a comfortable fit while creating a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth during sleep.
Consistent grinding wears down precious tooth enamel, potentially leading to sensitivity, chips, fractures and the need for more extensive dental work. A splint acts as a shield against this damage.
By creating a cushion between your teeth and preventing forceful clenching, a splint can significantly relax your jaw muscles, alleviating sore jaw from grinding teeth and related tension headaches, often linked to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) issues.
Our teeth grinding dentist will thoroughly assess your situation, discuss potential triggers like stress or bite alignment and recommend the most effective bruxism management strategy for you, which may include a splint or other therapies.
Finding relief from the nightly grind and protecting your precious smile is a straightforward journey with Albany Dental. Our process is designed to be comfortable and effective, providing you with a custom-made splint that acts as a gentle buffer against the damaging forces of bruxism. Here’s what you can expect when you choose us to help you silence the grind and safeguard your smile. Key Steps:
Bruxism consultation and diagnosis by our dentist.
Taking precise impressions or digital scans of your teeth.
Fabrication of your custom splint by a dental laboratory.
A fitting appointment is needed to check comfort and bite, with adjustments.
Instructions on how to wear and care for your splint.
Ongoing help is provided in general checkup appointments.
Patients share how our bruxism solutions brought relief.
Very warm and friendly staff. From the man at the reception, to the dental assistants, and the dentist himself. I was nervous visiting a new dentist after a long time, but they made me feel comfortable. They were helpful, genuine and warm. I’d recommend Albany dental to anyone seeking professional and kind dental service on the central coast.
Can not rate high enough. Have been coming here for a couple of years, and always have the best experience. All the staff are really lovely; they have always been fully informative and transparent with what they need to do, and most importantly if it doesn’t need doing, they don’t. Good dentists are hard to find. Great ones are impossible. Look no further.
The best dentist on the coast. So friendly, comforting and affordable. I had a bad experience at a different dentist’s office that caused me to avoid going until I found the team at Albany, my faith has been restored. Thank you for taking care of my smile 😁
An extremely warm and welcoming dental surgery! All the staff members my client and I met today were so friendly, polite and informative!! We were very impressed! Highly recommend!
I went to Albany because of all their 5 star reviews and I am more than happy to add to them. Excellent service, prompt, professional, friendly, affordable and most importantly, the quality of work was 10/10.
Sometimes it’s silent! Key signs include waking with a dull headache or sore jaw from grinding teeth, unexplained tooth sensitivity or wear, or even chipped teeth. Our dentist for bruxism can spot the telltale signs during a routine checkup.
Sports mouthguards are designed for impact absorption, not the specific pressures of grinding. They’re often bulkier and can sometimes even worsen jaw issues if used for bruxism. A custom splint for bruxism is specifically designed for this purpose.
It depends on your policy. Some health funds offer rebates for occlusal splints (nightguards). It’s best to check your specific cover. At Albany Dental, we also offer flexible payment options to make it affordable.
Contact us to book a bruxism consultation. Let our experienced teeth grinding dentist assess your situation and discuss effective treatment options like custom splints.
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