Mouth guards can last for many years, though it depends on the amount of stress they are put under. We will ask you to bring it along with you to your dental check-ups, so we can let you know if you require a new appliance.
Your temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of your face. They are a hinge connecting your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull – these are located in front of each ear. Clenching and grinding your teeth (bruxism) can put unnecessary wear and strain on the joint, result in tooth wear, and even headaches and earaches.
Creating a bespoke mouth guard can stop you from grinding your teeth, and inadvertently suffering from TMJ pain, and. the accompanying tooth wear which can often occur as a result.
Snoring is a common problem affecting a large portion of the population. When you’re asleep, the muscle in your airway can relax enough to create a small area through which inhaled air travels. As a result, a vibration occurs, which we commonly call, snoring.
A bespoke snoring night mouth guard can ensure your air passageway remains in the correct position, reducing and eliminating snoring.
First Treatment Visit
If you are a new patient to Olive Tree Dental a new patient exam is carried out first to ensure you are dentally fit for the treatment. Decay, infections, or gum disease will need to be treated prior to cosmetic dental treatment such as teeth whitening.
A comprehensive assessment is then undertaken. Digital scans are taken to obtain measurements of your teeth, which will be used to create your anti-snoring or bruxism mouth guard. Your mouth guard is created to exact specifications, and will be a seamless fit for your mouth (they’re really easy to get used to, as they’re made with your mouth shape in mind).
Second Treatment Visit
We will ask you to attend a fitting appointment, so you can try your new mouth guard for shape and size.
Mouth guards can last for many years, though it depends on the amount of stress they are put under. We will ask you to bring it along with you to your dental check-ups, so we can let you know if you require a new appliance.
No. Night and sports guards offer different types of protection against different types of forces.
Undoubtedly. Reducing problems like tooth grinding and snoring can make a huge difference to your lifestyle from the moment you take it home.
Alleviating bruxism: you will protect your teeth from further wear and tear/you will prevent TMJ-related ear, neck and head pains.
Alleviating snoring: you can feel more confident when sharing a bed with another person/you will avoid issues such as a dry mouth during the night. Snore-reduction treatment also means you’re less likely to wake yourself up snoring during the night.
Please see our fee guide to view detailed costs of TMJ and Snore Devices treatment on offer at Olive Tree Dental.
As an initial indication, please see the prices below:
We believe everyone should have access to successful and effective dental treatments – that’s why we offer 0% finance* to help you spread the cost of treatment.
As we are a member-based practice, we reward patients who prioritise their oral health and hygiene, by offering 10% off treatments, when you become an Olive Tree Dental member, and selecting one of our many affordable plans.
Our prices are set with the following in mind:
We cannot comment on what other practices in Reading offer, each practice is different, but we value the trust our patients place in our hands. Rest assured at Olive Tree Dental we treat our patients with the utmost care and our aim is to have you smiling confidently.
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