Padstow Dental | 14 Howard Road, Padstow NSW | 02 9773 4775
A deep dive to help you understand your personal dental journey.
There are many different types, often in the form of either tooth night guards or occlusal splints. If you grind your teeth at night, experience TMJ disorder, or play sports, you may benefit from a dental splint or mouthguard.
A dental splint is a custom-made oral device used to stabilise, support, or protect teeth and their surrounding structures. They are custom-made and fitted by dentists to meet the specific needs of individual patients.
Orthodontic retainersOrthodontic retainers are a type of dental splint that is used to maintain the position of teeth after orthodontic treatment. These dental splints can be fixed or removable and are commonly made from a clear plastic or acrylic material.
Space maintainers are a type of dental splint that is used to keep teeth in their correct position after a primary tooth, like a central incisor (front tooth), is lost prematurely. These splints can be fixed or removable and are made from metal or acrylic.
Occlusal splints are a type of dental splint that is used to treat bruxism, a condition in which a person grinds or clenches their teeth, and over time can lead to tooth damage, fractures, jaw pain, and headaches. These splints are worn at night and help to protect the teeth from damage.
Sports mouthguards are a type of dental splint that is used to protect teeth from injury during sports or physical activity. These splints are made from a flexible plastic material and can be custom fitted to an athlete’s teeth.
Anterior bite plane splints or stabilisation splints can be used to reduce TMJ symptoms. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are conditions that affect the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.
Symptoms of TMJ disorders can include jaw pain, stiffness, and difficulty chewing or speaking. Dental splints can help reduce pressure on the joints and promote proper alignment of the teeth and jaw.
14 Howard Road, Padstow NSW
1 minute walk from Padstow Station
Easy parking
Mon, Tues, Wed 9.00am – 5.30pm
Thu, Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm