Dr. Ashley can fit you with a custom-made sports protection guard, night guard or sleep apnea appliance to ensure the most comfortable fit possible.
Sports Guards
A sports mouth guard is a resilient plastic appliance that is worn to protect the teeth and gum tissues by absorbing the forces generated by traumatic blows during sports or other activities.
Night Guards
It’s estimated that close to 20% of adults suffer from the negative effects of grinding and clenching their teeth, often called bruxing. The main cause of bruxing is stress. Clenching and grinding not only causes excessive wear on your teeth, but it can also cause facial and neck muscle soreness, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) problems, arthritis pain and dysfunction.
Our experienced team can fit you with a night guard — a plastic mouthpiece that fits over your upper and lower teeth — to lessen the damaging effects of clenching or grinding your teeth. Night guards can also correct your bite by properly positioning the teeth.
Sleep Apnea Appliance
Removable customized appliance that comfortably holds your lower jaw in the forward position, keeps your airway clear allowing for proper oxygen intake during sleep. These appliances are effective in treating snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.