Appliance Therapy in Andover, MA
Snore Guards
If you snore — or live with someone who does — you know how disruptive it can be. In addition to problems stemming from sleep deprivation, snoring can contribute to more serious health problems such as increased risk of stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Snoring can also be a symptom of sleep apnea.
At Andover Cosmetic Dental Group, our dentists help people every day solve their snoring problems using snore guards. Small and flexible, a snore guard resembles an athletic mouthpiece and has no moving parts, masks, hoses, or batteries. All it takes is one simple visit.
Contact us to find out how the Andover Cosmetic Dental Group team can help you conveniently end your snoring problems today.
Night Guards
It’s estimated that close to 20% of adults suffer from the negative effects of grinding and clenching their teeth, often called bruxism. The main reason people clench and grind their teeth is due to stress. Clenching and grinding not only causes excessive wear on your teeth but can also cause your facial and neck muscles to become sore.
At Andover Cosmetic Dental Group, our experienced dentists can fit you with night guards — plastic mouthpieces that fit 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 placing your teeth in their correct position.
To find out how our Andover Cosmetic Dental Group team can help you conveniently solve your dental problems, schedule an appointment at our Andover office today.
Sports Guards
If you, or your kids, play sports, you need a properly fitted sports guard to protect against damage to your teeth and dental work. After all, a single blow to your mouth can easily cause tooth fracture, tooth dislodgement, or damage to your crowns, bridges, porcelain veneers, or dental implants. All it takes to protect your teeth is one simple visit.
To find out how sports guards can protect your teeth, please contact our Andover dental office today.
TMJ Appliances
“TMJ” stands for the temporomandibular joints, which are the small joints in front of each ear that attach your lower jaw to your skull. They allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak, and swallow.
There are different types of TMJ problems that respond to different methods of treatment. The dentists at Andover Cosmetic Dental Group are highly skilled in treating TMJ and can create a custom appliance to help alleviate your pain.
To learn more about TMJ and to schedule a consultation, please schedule an appointment or contact our Andover dental office today.
Silent Nite®️Sleep Apnea Device
Silent Nite®️ is a customized dental device that treats sleep apnea by positioning the lower jaw forward, thus increasing space in the breathing airway, reducing air velocity and soft tissue vibrations. In keeping the airway open, breathing is normalized and snoring and sleep apnea is controlled.
Silent Nite®️ is made of a soft inner layer that touches the teeth and gums, and a hard outer shell that resists breakage. The specially designed connector pieces allow strategic positioning of the lower jaw. The device fits unobtrusively in the mouth, allowing for a comfortable, safe night’s sleep.
To learn more, schedule an appointment with our skilled team today.