Dentures, Splints, and Mouthguards in Annandale
On several occasions you may choose to use dental removable appliances where a permanent solution is not available or necessary, or because you simply prefer the more flexible removable option.
In the case of missing teeth, you may opt for a removable denture over a permanent bridge. For teeth grinding problems, you may also use splints or mouthguards.
At Booth Tooth Dental, we offer several options for removable dental appliances.
Dental prosthetics
Dental prosthetics or dentures are commonly used to replace missing teeth. Dentures can help restore the proper functioning of teeth and the appearance of the mouth. Dentures are also used to help prevent existing teeth from moving into the gaps left by the lost teeth and creating bite issues. If you lose a tooth and don’t fill the space with a replacement, your surrounding teeth can start to move.
At Booth Tooth Dental, we can help you with the following types of dentures depending on your specific requirements. We will first have a consultation with you to understand your needs and then recommend a suitable option.
Splints
If you come in for help with grinding your teeth in sleep, known as bruxism, our dentist may recommend splints. Splints may help ease muscle tension, stabilise the jaw, and reduce the effects of teeth grinding, helping protect the teeth from further wear.
A dental splint is also called a night guard or night mouthguard. It is worn over your teeth and helps protect your teeth from damage due to grinding or clenching your teeth during sleep. Splints are made from special grade plastic. They absorb bite force, which can help reduce the damage that would otherwise be caused by the upper and lower teeth grinding against each other.
Mouthguards
Mouthguards cover the teeth and gums to help prevent injuries and to absorb shocks that are endured during sports. Rugby, boxing, hockey, football, martial arts, basketball, and other contact sport players may need protection for their teeth.
There are over-the-counter mouthguards available, but we recommend a custom-made mouthguard, which is designed to fit snugly to your teeth and provide improved protection compared with over-the-counter alternatives. Custom-made mouthguards are designed to spread the force of impact more evenly, which can reduce the chance of stress concentrating in one area and breaking teeth. Over-the-counter mouthguards generally do not do this as well.
A mouthguard may be especially worth considering if you have had extensive dental work done already which you don’t want damaged due to a nasty blow or fall.
At Booth Tooth Dental, we can make custom mouthguards designed to help protect your teeth.
Removable partial dentures
These are used to replace one or more missing teeth. Unlike dental bridges that are fixed, these partial dentures are removable.
Full dentures
Full dentures replace the entire set of missing teeth in the upper or lower sets of teeth known as an ‘arch’.
Flexible dentures
Flexible dentures are a type of partial denture that cling to the gums and do not need adhesives or metal clasps to help them stay in place. This can provide added convenience over needing to regularly adhere your dentures to your gums.
Immediate dentures
Immediate dentures may be suitable for patients who have undergone teeth removal and prefer not to be without teeth while their gums heal. We use these immediately after teeth removal.
Get in touch with us today
If you need assistance with dentures, splints or mouthguards, get in touch with us today.
You can book an appointment by filling in the form online, or reach us via phone or email. Our office staff will answer your queries and set up an appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Booth Tooth Dental offers removable appliances including removable partial dentures, full dentures, flexible dentures, immediate dentures, splints, and mouthguards to meet various dental needs.
A dental splint, also known as a night guard, may be recommended when you grind or clench your teeth at night. It may help ease muscle tension, stabilise the jaw, and protect your teeth from wear and damage.
Custom mouthguards crafted by Booth Tooth Dental are made to fit precisely to your teeth and are designed to spread force more evenly, which can help reduce the risk of dental injury during sports. They are generally designed to offer improved protection, comfort, and durability compared with over-the-counter options.