Expo Yaletown Dentist
Dental Appliances
Dental Appliances at Expo Yaletown
Expo Yaletown offers several custom-fitted dental appliances designed to protect and improve the functionality of your teeth. Whether you have just finished orthodontic treatment, play a high-contact sport, or grind your teeth at night, our dental appliances can keep your teeth safe and healthy.
Night Guards
For patients who experience teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, we recommend a night guard. Grinding and clenching the teeth at night can cause headaches, TMJ disorders, and chipped or damaged teeth. With a night guard, you can sleep peacefully without harming your oral health.
Retainers
After undergoing orthodontic treatments such as braces or clear aligner therapy, we highly recommend wearing a retainer to maintain results. Without a retainer, your teeth may slip back into their original positions. We recommend wearing your retainer nightly for at least one year.
Sports Mouth Guards
If you play a high-contact sport such as football or hockey, we recommend wearing a sports mouth guard to protect your teeth while you play. Otherwise, your teeth may chip, crack, or fall out because of a blow to the face.
Snoring Devices & Sleep Apnea Devices
Is your sleep quality poor because of snoring or sleep apnea? Snoring and sleep apnea devices are designed to clear up your airways so you can get a good night’s sleep every night. Expo Yaletown offers oral appliances to prevent snoring and sleep apnea from affecting your life.
Snoring Devices
Snoring devices reduce snoring by repositioning your mouth and opening up your airways. These appliances move your lower jaw and tongue forward, freeing your airways from obstruction and allowing you to breathe more easily.
Sleep Apnea Devices
Sleep apnea can disrupt your sleep quality and your overall health. Sleep apnea devices work similarly to snoring devices by opening up the airways to allow for easier breathing. A more robust solution may be required for more severe cases, but mild to moderate sleep apnea can be treated effectively with a sleep apnea device.
TMD/TMJ Devices
Are you experiencing pain, swelling, or other problems as a result of TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder)? If so, a TMD device may help. Expo Yaletown offers TMD devices to reduce pain and relieve symptoms of TMD.
What Is TMD?
TMD is a disorder that causes pain, popping/clicking in the jaw, headaches, and several other symptoms. TMD occurs when your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is affected by arthritis, trauma, or overuse and is a relatively common health problem. A TMD device can relieve many of your symptoms.
What Is a TMD/TMJ Device?
TMD devices are similar to mouth guards and are placed in the mouth to reduce pressure and prevent contact between the teeth. Your Yaletown dentist will work with you to create a TMD device that fits your teeth and suits your needs.
