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Night Guards:<\/strong> For people who grind\/clench their teeth at night or TMD (temporomandibular joint disfunction), a night guard is a very beneficial appliance. Moulds are taken of the teeth and sent to the lab so they can custom-make this appliance. They are made out of either hard acrylic or a type that softens under warm water. These custom-made mouth guards are much better fitting than those purchased at the drug store.<\/p>\n

Sports Guards:<\/strong> Sports that involve contact or fast moving objects like baseballs can cause injury to the teeth (fracture or complete loss of a tooth). To help prevent injury, we can make a sports guard that is custom-fit to cover the patient\u2019s teeth. We take a mould of the upper teeth then make a model to form the sport guard. This is done in our office and there are several colour options available. We might even match your sports team jerseys!<\/p>\n

Snoring and sleep apnea:<\/strong> More than one million Canadians have sleep disorders. These problems often go undetected or misdiagnosed. One type of disorder, sleep apnea, affects people of all ages. Untreated sleep apnea affects your general well-being by increasing your likelihood of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, or Type 2 diabetes. Some other consequences of sleep apnea are impaired memory and concentration, daytime sleepiness, teeth clenching, headaches, and mood changes resulting from jaw and facial pain. <\/span>Read more\u2026 <\/span>Most appliances can be made quickly and accurately using our <\/span>digital Itero Scanner.<\/span><\/p>\n

GET THE SLEEP YOU DESERVE! <\/span>More than one million Canadians have sleep disorders. These problems often go undetected or misdiagnosed. One type of disorder, sleep apnea, affects people of all ages. Untreated sleep apnea affects your general well-being by increasing your likelihood of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, or Type 2 diabetes. Some other consequences of sleep apnea are impaired memory and concentration, daytime sleepiness, teeth clenching, headaches, and mood changes resulting from jaw and facial pain. SLEEP APNEA SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS <\/span>Family members are usually the first to pick up on the signs of sleep apnea. The most common signs and symptoms are:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gasping for air or choking\/coughing during sleep.
\n\u2022 Loud snoring followed by silent pauses.
\n\u2022 Feeling unrefreshed or tired after a night\u2019s sleep.
\n\u2022 Morning headaches.
\n\u2022 Waking up with a sore throat or dry mouth.
\n\u2022 Poor concentration or memory loss.
\n\u2022 Urinating frequently throughout the night.<\/p>\n

It is important to recognize that having one or more of these signs and symptoms does not mean you have sleep apnea. If you\u2019re concerned that you or a loved one may have sleep apnea, we invite you to schedule a professional evaluation with our office.<\/p>\n

WHAT IS THE MAIN TYPE OF SLEEP APNEA? <\/span>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep disorder. It is characterized by airflow blockages lasting more than 10 seconds. OSA can be caused by excessive tissue in the back of the tongue, throat, or nose. OSA is classified as mild, moderate, or severe depending on how many times per hour these blockages occur. These airway blockages can occur as few as five and as many as 60 times per hour. Our office uses a custom dental appliance worn during the night to correct mild and moderate OSA. If your sleep apnea is caused by tongue pressure collapsing your airway passage or by incorrect positioning of the jaw, an oral sleep appliance can correct this problem. This custom appliance is removable, worn only at night, and resembles an athletic mouth guard.<\/p>\n

Severe sleep apnea is best treated with a continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) ventilator blowing air into the lungs through a mask strapped around the head. CPAP is sometimes used in combination with an oral sleep appliance as well. Most people with OSA prefer to wear a mouth appliance if possible.<\/p>\n

YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP QUALITY BY:
\n<\/span>\u2022 Maintaining proper weight and getting regular exercise.
\n\u2022 Eliminating alcohol, tobacco, sedatives, caffeine, & carbohydrates.
\n\u2022 Sleeping on your side with a comfortable pillow.<\/p>\n

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