What Is a Dental Appliance?
We must do more than brush and floss for good oral health. For those of us who snore, participate in sports and athletic activities, or who clench or grind our teeth, dental appliances can help preserve our oral structures. They can also support general, whole-body health.
Dental appliances offered at Southport Dental Clinic include mouth guards for sleep and sports and are used to help protect the health of your oral cavity.
Custom-Fit Dental Appliances to Protect Your Oral Health
Snoring Appliances
Snoring at night can disrupt your sleep and negatively impact your overall health and well-being.
For patients who snore, their relaxed throat tissues cause the airway to restrict, creating the sound of snoring as oxygen is forced past.
At Southport Dental Clinic, we provide custom-fitted oral appliances to move the lower jaw and tongue muscles to open the airway. This helps improve your flow of breath and prevents you from waking up throughout the night.
Sports Guards
If you are hit in the mouth while playing sports, a custom-fitted mouth guard provides a barrier that acts as a cushion between your teeth and your mouth's soft tissue to protect your smile.
Night Guards
If you grind your teeth during sleep, a mouth guard will help protect your teeth from damage. If you clench your jaw, a mouth guard will also help prevent you from clenching and provide some pain relief.