Oral Hygiene
Maintaining good oral hygiene is absolutely essential for avoiding serious issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and general health deficiencies. While there are many things you can do yourself at home to ensure your oral health is in good shape, there are some treatments that must be taken care of by an oral hygiene professional. Although you may not be able to visibly recognise an issue with your mouth, there could be signs of something below the surface which, if left undetected, could cost you a world of money and pain.
Longford SmileCo Dental’s team focus on oral hygiene, periodontitis and preservation of supporting tooth structures. Upon assessing your needs, your dedicated hygienist will work to devise a care and treatment plan to ensure the health of your teeth and gums is well maintained. This will include recommendations of what you can do yourself at home to minimise your risk of problems developing between your 6-monthly check-ups!
Mouthguards
SmileCo Dental’s custom-made mouthguards will help to protect your teeth by dispersing the impact of any blow or knock to the mouth. They are of much higher quality than over the counter products, which are generally ill-fitted, bulky and uncomfortable. Our mouthguards are specially designed and fabricated to the dimensions of your teeth and mouth, allowing you to bite, speak and breathe normally.
According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), around one-third of traumatic injuries to teeth are caused by sport. While it is common to see mouthguards used in high-contact sports, they should absolutely be considered where there is any possibility of a knock to the face, such as in cricket or netball. Some sporting injuries can cause a lifetime dental expense; thus, prevention really is the best medicine.
Grinding
Teeth grinding and clenching happens subconsciously during sleep and is very common among both children and adults. This causes large forces being exerted upon the teeth, and as a result, can wear down enamel and cause tooth cracks. People who grind or clench their teeth in their sleep will often find they:
- Wake up with headaches or jaw pain
- Suffer from regular headaches
- Clench their teeth when stressed
Another sign of grinding is finding teeth that appear to be worn or broken. This condition can lead to further, more severe dental problems if preventative measures are not put in place. Longford SmileCo Dental offer custom made night guards which protect your teeth while you sleep! Made of high-quality materials for comfort and longevity, our custom made guards can also keep your jaw in a relaxed position to reduce and prevent pain in the muscles of the jaw.
- Oral Hygiene
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Oral Hygiene
Maintaining good oral hygiene is absolutely essential for avoiding serious issues such as tooth decay, gum disease, and general health deficiencies. While there are many things you can do yourself at home to ensure your oral health is in good shape, there are some treatments that must be taken care of by an oral hygiene professional. Although you may not be able to visibly recognise an issue with your mouth, there could be signs of something below the surface which, if left undetected, could cost you a world of money and pain.
Longford SmileCo Dental’s team focus on oral hygiene, periodontitis and preservation of supporting tooth structures. Upon assessing your needs, your dedicated hygienist will work to devise a care and treatment plan to ensure the health of your teeth and gums is well maintained. This will include recommendations of what you can do yourself at home to minimise your risk of problems developing between your 6-monthly check-ups!
- Mouth Guard
-
Mouthguards
SmileCo Dental’s custom-made mouthguards will help to protect your teeth by dispersing the impact of any blow or knock to the mouth. They are of much higher quality than over the counter products, which are generally ill-fitted, bulky and uncomfortable. Our mouthguards are specially designed and fabricated to the dimensions of your teeth and mouth, allowing you to bite, speak and breathe normally.
According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), around one-third of traumatic injuries to teeth are caused by sport. While it is common to see mouthguards used in high-contact sports, they should absolutely be considered where there is any possibility of a knock to the face, such as in cricket or netball. Some sporting injuries can cause a lifetime dental expense; thus, prevention really is the best medicine.
- Grinding
-
Grinding
Teeth grinding and clenching happens subconsciously during sleep and is very common among both children and adults. This causes large forces being exerted upon the teeth, and as a result, can wear down enamel and cause tooth cracks. People who grind or clench their teeth in their sleep will often find they:
- Wake up with headaches or jaw pain
- Suffer from regular headaches
- Clench their teeth when stressed
Another sign of grinding is finding teeth that appear to be worn or broken. This condition can lead to further, more severe dental problems if preventative measures are not put in place. Longford SmileCo Dental offer custom made night guards which protect your teeth while you sleep! Made of high-quality materials for comfort and longevity, our custom made guards can also keep your jaw in a relaxed position to reduce and prevent pain in the muscles of the jaw.