Mouth Guard Melbourne, Victoria

Generic one size fits all mouth guards can be purchased from a local chemist but these tend to be poorly fitting even after heating and moulding to the teeth. They tend to “drop out” of the mouth easily and can be very annoying and actually hinder sporting activity.

TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint, which is the formal name for your jaw joint(s). TMD stands for Temporomandibular Disorders, which is a collective term for the muscle and/or joint symptoms that commonly arise when there is TMJ pain and dysfunction such as chronic headaches and jaw pain.

Dental Appliance Therapy is scientifically proven as the most effective and comfortable treatment for snoring as well as for mild to moderate sleep apnoea. The main way that appliances work is by preventing the tissues at the back of the throat and the base of the tongue from collapsing back into the airway. There are many different appliances available to dentists. They are often referred to as Mandibular Advancement Splints. These appliances take the lower jaw forward bringing the tongue with it, thereby clearing the airway at the back of the throat. The ideal most comfortable type of appliances are those made from impressions and models of the patient’s own teeth.

It generally happens during sleep, but some people experience it when they are awake. Bruxism can be a physical expression of stress; for example, susceptible people may tend to grind their teeth when they are angry, concentrating hard on a particular task or feeling anxious. Generally, the person doesn’t realise that they grind their teeth in their sleep. The spouse or partner who shares their bed (and hears the grinding noises at night) is often the first to notice the problem.

An implant fixture is inserted into the jaw bone to provide a base for supporting and attaching the prosthesis.