Mouth Guards - Toronto

Imagine what it would be like to be missing one or two (or more) of your front teeth. Suddenly, the confidence with which you smile, speak and eat would be significantly affected.

The use of a properly fitted mouthguard has proved itself invaluable in the prevention of numerous injuries to the mouth for several decades. Mouthguards work by helping to cushion the blows that might otherwise cause chipped or broken teeth, nerve damage, or even tooth loss.

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Bruxism Splints (Night Guard)

Bruxism (grinding your teeth) is a harmful dental habit that results in the rapid destruction of the enamel and dentin on the biting surface of the teeth. The results of this destruction include; tooth decay, periodontal disease, TMJ (temporo-mandibular

It usually occurs unbeknownst to the patient during sleep and is usually the result of stress imbalance in one's life.

Bruxism splints consist of a hard clear acrylic material that covers either the upper or lower biting surfaces of the teeth, thereby offsetting the grinding of the natural tooth surface. It is usually worn during sleep, but in severe cases is worn at all times except during meals.