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Sleep Dentistry at Cosmetic Dentist Derrimut

If you live in Derrimut and suffer from bruxism or sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea or snoring, then visit our clinic. Teeth grinding can lead to TMJ disorder, and it will cause you unbearable pain in the jaw.

Australians are affected by TMD and sleep apnoea and have slowly become a common oral disease in the country. These diseases can occur separately, but the link between the jaw can lead to bruxism, and that will lead to gum recession.

It is necessary to cure these diseases and we at Dentist Sunshine, we have one of the best sleep dentistry departments. We try to keep up with the latest technology to benefit our patients. We offer a range of dental related services as our dentists have years of experience under their belt.

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Services Offered by Derrimut Dental facility:

TMJ disorder division

It is a disorder of the skull and a muscle that allows the jaw movement. We possess the latest technology and excellent dentists that can diagnose TMD and offer you one of the best treatment options. Our dentists will provide various services to cure TMD such as knowledge of self-care measures, stress relief therapy, use of medicines to cure pain, mouthguards, and surgery. Our TMJ department will help you by giving you a specialised treatment plan and try to get rid of your problem.

Our sleep department is brimming with advanced equipment, and if your partner or loved one is suffering from sleep apnoea, then visiting our facility at Derrimut can be beneficial. Sleep apnoea can affect the oral health of the patient, and it can harm your loved ones daily life standard.

We have a state-of-the-art sleep facility with experienced dentists. Our sleep specialists will make sure you have enough sleep and help you to cure sleep apnoea with therapy and different treatments such as CPAP, other medical problem diagnostics and treatment, supplemental oxygen, and surgeries.

Sleep apnoea division

Gum surgery division

Bruxism is one of the most common dental problems among the people of Australia. It can result in receding gums, and the spread of infection is increased in the individual. Due to this, gingivitis will take place in your mouth, and that will end up damaging your gums. Gum surgery may be your last option to stop further damage. Our professional dentists will provide you with aftercare and step to take after the procedure is complete.

Our Approach towards Bruxism

If you or your child is suffering from bruxism, then our dentists will suggest ways to preserve or improve your teeth. What follows are some of the approaches taken by our experienced dentists for bruxism:

Our dentists will give you splints and mouth guards. These are specially designed to keep your teeth separated to avoid the damage caused by bruxism. Our dentists will use hard acrylic or soft materials to construct them and will take your teeth’s measurement so they can fit over your upper or lower teeth.
If you have severe cases such as when your tooth wear has led to sensitivity issues or the inability to chew correctly; our dentist will need to reshape the chewing surfaces of your teeth or may need to go for crowns to repair the damage done to your teeth.
Stress and anxiety are one of the main reasons for grinding teeth. With the help of our dentists; you may be able to prevent the problem by learning strategies that will promote relaxation. If our dentists feel that the bruxism is related to anxiety, then our dentists will advise a licensed therapist or counsellor for help.
After diagnosing bruxism, our dentists will help you to change the behaviour by practising proper mouth and jaw position. Our dentist will show you the best position for your mouth and jaw to help you cope with bruxism.
If it is hard to change your habits, then you may benefit from biofeedback. It is a method that will use monitoring processes and equipment to teach you how to control muscle activity in your jaw.

Contact Our Sleep Dentistry Team

If your partner or your child is suffering from bruxism or you want to get gum surgery, then visit our sleep dentistry division at Derrimut. Our experienced dentists will help with these disorders. Contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if you ignore sleep apnea?

If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause complications such as high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, memory problems, weight gain, impotence, and headaches.

Does sleep apnea affect you every night?

If you have sleep apnea, your breathing can fluctuate during each episode while you're sleeping. In the most severe cases, this can happen up to 400 times. It will not only disturb your rest but also make you less productive throughout the day.

How is TMD treated?

TMD can be treated with medication, appliance therapy, reshaping the bite, laser therapy, Myotherapy and orthodontia or Maxillofacial Surgery.

Will I need surgery for my TMD?

It is the last option, and surgical treatment is considered only after all other conservative treatment options have been exhausted.