Custom oral appliances help people with health and safety issues. Mouthguards protect athletes’ teeth from sports-related damage. Nightguards prevent patients from grinding their teeth. Sleep apnea appliances treat obstructive sleep apnea.
Custom oral appliances are appropriate in various situations. Here are several benefits of our custom oral appliances:
Children and people who play contact sports should always wear a mouthguard to protect their smiles. Dentists can fit these appliances properly and make sure they are safe. If you have jaw or tooth pain in the morning when you wake up or notice excessive wear on your teeth, you may be grinding your teeth at night. Call us to make an appointment to get a night guard. Finally, if you have sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance may be all you need to remedy your problem and get a good night's sleep.
Call our office at 727-734-3321 if you are experiencing sleep apnea, excessive snoring, or tooth grinding. We can remedy your issue with a carefully constructed custom oral appliance. If your child plays sports, ask us about a mouthguard.
You may wake up feeling like you need to gasp for air. You may be tired and sluggish in the morning. Your breathing may start and stop during the night. Your partner or a family member may tell you about your snoring.
Imbalanced joints can bring on TMJ in the jaw. The problem feeds on itself because TMJ pain makes people clench their teeth. If you grind your teeth, you may wear them down to the point where your jaw becomes out of balance.
Oral appliances for sleep apnea prevent the tongue and soft tissues in the throat from blocking the airway. With a clearer airway, patients can get better quality sleep.
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