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Millions of people are affected by bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding. While occasional grinding may not require immediate treatment, chronic teeth grinding can lead to serious jaw disorders, frequent headaches, damaged teeth, and other painful problems. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic is here to help you identify and treat this hidden issue before it damages your smile.
Signs & Symptoms of Bruxism
Because teeth grinding most often happens at night while you sleep, you may not even realise you have a problem. Fortunately, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana can easily identify the signs and symptoms of bruxism through a simple, routine evaluation.
Here are some common signs and symptoms you can look out for at home:
- Worn, flattened, fractured, or chipped teeth
- Worn tooth enamel
- Increased tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain or tightness in the jaw muscles
- Unexplained earaches or headaches
- Facial pain
- Damaged tissue on the inside of your cheek
Treatment for Tooth Grinding
Treatment for tooth grinding varies widely based on your individual diagnosis. Our expert dental team will perform a comprehensive evaluation to determine the root cause of your grinding and create a personalised treatment plan to take care of your unique needs. Wright Street Dental Clinic utilises modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale.
Depending on your evaluation, we may recommend one of the following treatments:
- Splint Therapy / Night Guard: A custom dental splint or teeth-grinding mouth guard is often the simplest form of treatment. Worn at night, it prevents grinding and protects your teeth from severe wear. This type of treatment is highly effective for patients whose teeth fit together properly and who have a healthy TMJ.
- Orthodontics: If misalignment is causing your bruxism, we may recommend orthodontic treatment to bring your teeth into the proper position and allow them to fit together harmoniously. We offer invisible braces for discreet, effective treatment.
- Bite Equilibration: Also known as bite correction therapy, this involves our dental team making minor, precise adjustments to your teeth to allow them to fit together properly, eliminating excess stress and pressure on your jaw.
- Restorative Dentistry: For teeth that have already been damaged by grinding, we offer a wide range of restorative dentistry procedures to bring your smile back to its proper health and beauty. We may use dental crowns, porcelain veneers, or cosmetic bonding to beautifully restore worn teeth.
Ready to protect your smile?
If you suspect you are grinding your teeth, don't wait for the damage to worsen. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic, and let our dedicated team help you find relief!
Anytime there is a strong chance for contact with other participants or hard surfaces, it is highly advisable to wear a mouthguard. Whether you are a competitive athlete or just enjoying a weekend game, protecting your smile is crucial. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic is dedicated to helping active patients across Perth and surrounding neighbourhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale, keep their teeth safe during physical activities.
When Protection is Essential
We recommend that players who participate in high-contact sports such as basketball, softball, football, wrestling, soccer, rugby, and martial arts always wear mouthguards while competing. However, contact sports aren't the only risk to your teeth. Participants in recreational activities like in-line skating, skateboarding, and bicycling also face a high risk of falls and hard impacts, making a mouthguard a smart choice for these sports as well.
The Benefit of a Custom Fit
While over-the-counter boil-and-bite mouthguards are available, they often lack a proper fit, which can make breathing and speaking difficult and offer inferior protection. Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana strongly recommend custom-fitted sports mouthguards for optimal safety and comfort.
At Wright Street Dental Clinic, our expert dental team utilises modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care and create precise, comfortable, and durable mouthguards tailored specifically to the unique shape of your mouth.
Keep Your Smile Safe in the Game
Don't leave your teeth vulnerable to painful and costly sports injuries. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment and get fitted for your custom sports mouthguard!
A malocclusion is simply the medical term for a misaligned or faulty bite. It most commonly occurs when the size and shape of the teeth do not match the size of the jaw, or when the upper and lower jaws do not align properly with each other and the surrounding bones of the face. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic provides comprehensive bite assessments to help correct alignment issues for patients of all ages.
Common Causes of Malocclusion
Parental genetics strongly influence a child's jaw growth and tooth size, but several external factors also play a major role in developing a faulty bite:
- Genetics: Inherited facial structures, jaw sizes, and tooth dimensions passed down from parents.
- Baby Tooth Decay: Severe decay in primary teeth that alters jaw spacing and oral development.
- Premature Loss of Baby Teeth: Losing primary teeth too early due to decay or injury, which causes remaining teeth to shift out of place.
- Crowding and Space Constraints: A lack of jaw space when adult teeth erupt, forcing teeth into crooked or overlapped positions.
Spotting Malocclusion Early
A simple look at your child’s profile (the side view of their head and face) can often help you spot potential problems with jaw and facial bone growth. If you notice an overbite, underbite, uneven jawline, or crowded teeth, an evaluation can help prevent long-term bite problems.
Our experienced doctors, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana, along with our expert dental team, utilize modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighborhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale. Using advanced digital diagnostics, we can catch malocclusion early and design personalized orthodontic or corrective treatment plans.
Schedule Your Bite Evaluation
If you suspect that you or your child has a malocclusion, addressing it early can save time, discomfort, and future dental complications. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic!
A mouthguard is a flexible, resilient dental appliance worn during athletic and recreational activities to protect your teeth, gums, and jaw from physical trauma. By acting as a shock absorber, a mouthguard significantly reduces the risk of chipped or knocked-out teeth, cut soft tissues, and painful jaw injuries during sports.
Why Custom Protection Matters
While store-bought options exist, a custom-fitted mouthguard provides vastly superior comfort, durability, and safety. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic utilizes modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighborhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale.
A custom mouthguard crafted by our dental team offers several key advantages:
- Superior Fit: Custom-molded to your unique dental structure so it stays securely in place without interfering with your breathing or speech.
- Optimal Impact Absorption: Evenly distributes force across your jaw to minimize severe impact damage.
- Enhanced Comfort: Made from high-grade, durable materials that protect your teeth without causing irritation.
Expert Care for Active Smiles
Whether you or your children participate in organized team sports or recreational outdoor activities, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana are dedicated to keeping your smile safe. We will ensure your mouthguard is perfectly fitted for maximum protection and comfort.
Protect Your Teeth Today
Don't leave your smile vulnerable during games or workouts. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic and get fitted for your custom mouthguard!
More than 200,000 mouth and jaw injuries occur each year, making protective gear essential for anyone participating in sports or recreational activities. Located in Cloverdale, WA, Wright Street Dental Clinic strongly supports mouthguard use to shield your smile from severe, unexpected physical impact.
Key Protection Benefits
A properly fitted mouthguard acts as a shock absorber, protecting your smile and jaw in several crucial ways:
- Prevents Severe Trauma: Reduces the risk of jaw fractures, concussions, and neck injuries by cushioning impacts and preventing the lower jaw from jamming into the upper jaw.
- Shields Soft Tissue: Holds lips, cheeks, and tongue slightly away from sharp tooth surfaces to prevent painful lacerations, bruising, and cuts.
- Essential Orthodontic Defence: Creates a protective barrier over braces, safeguarding soft tissue from being forced into metal brackets during a hit.
Custom Care & Modern Technology
To ensure maximum safety, Dr Navangi Fernando and Dr Rajinda Pathirana recommend custom-crafted mouthguards over generic store-bought options. Our expert dental team utilizes modern dental technology to deliver high-quality care to Perth and surrounding neighborhoods, including Belmont and Rivervale, designing comfortable, precisely fitted mouthguards that allow you to breathe and speak easily while playing.
Protect Your Smile Today
Don't risk painful, costly dental emergencies on the field. Call us today at (08) 9479 1970 to schedule an appointment with Wright Street Dental Clinic and get fitted for custom sports protection!