3/142-152 Mawson PL, Mawson ACT 2607
Exciting news everyone! Our practice expansion is all done and ready, with better facilities, state of the art equipment but with the same fantastic patient care, we are oh so proud of!
Exciting news everyone! Our practice expansion is all done and ready, with better facilities, state of the art equipment but with the same fantastic patient care, we are oh so proud of!
We provide therapy for teeth grinding and jaw clenching whether awake or asleep.
Do you suffer from Bruxism?
Teeth grinding, also called Bruxism, is unconscious clenching of the teeth, whether awake or asleep, which can lead to physical pain and dental problems.
Clicking jaw joints or (TMJ) is made worse if you clench or grind your jaw. Usually, the only time your joints get to relax is whilst you sleep so help protect them with a splint. If you have clicking joints and jaw pain you need to see a dentist.
Mawson Dental Care repair tooth wear and ease discomfort.
Teeth grinding treatment can include using mouth guards or mouth splints, this type of appliance has numerous variations and names such as Occlusal Bite Guard or Bite Splint, Michigan Splint, Tanner Splint or B-splint.
Call us to find out more, or to book an appointment at our clinic in Canberra.
Bruxism affects an estimated 8-31% of adults worldwide, with some studies estimating numbers as high as 51% of children experiencing some form of the condition.
During your regular dental visits we automatically check for physical signs of bruxism.
Symptoms of teeth grinding can include:
Researchers are still unsure about the physical causes of bruxism, although studies seem to suggest that tooth grinding is caused mainly by stress and anxiety.
Causes can include:
Our compassionate Canberra dentists are here to help you enjoy an improved quality of life with TMD and bruxism treatment.
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