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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09.00 - 21.00
Thursday 09.00 - 21.00
Friday 09.00 - 18.00
Saturday 09.00 - 18.00
Sunday Closed
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Custom Made Night Guard

Relief for Teeth Grinding, Jaw Pain and Headaches

Do you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines? Do you often experience sore neck muscles, jaw pain, or aching teeth? Many people visit chiropractors or physiotherapists regularly because of persistent head and neck pain without realising that the cause may be related to teeth grinding or jaw joint problems.

At Allenby Gardens Dental, our dentists assess patients experiencing orofacial pain, a condition that affects the muscles, joints and nerves of the head and neck. Some patients experience constant toothache even though there is no decay or infection present.

During your visit, our dentists will thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, temporomandibular joints (TMJ) and facial muscles to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms. In some cases, X-rays, temperature tests or pressure tests may be required to help provide an accurate diagnosis.

What Is TMJ Disorder (TMD)?

One of the most common causes of orofacial pain is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). This condition affects the jaw joints and surrounding muscles that control jaw movement.

TMD is very common and may affect many people at some point in their lives. However, diagnosing the exact cause can be difficult because several factors may contribute to the condition.

Symptoms of TMD:

  • Clenching or grinding leading to the wearing of teeth
  • Toothache
  • Headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder muscle pain
  • Limited jaw movement
  • Locked jaw
  • Clicking or grating noises when opening or close mouth
  • Earache

Some of the factors that aggravate include:

  • Clenching or grinding
  • Missing teeth
  • Emotional or physical stress
  • Habits
  • Injuries of the TMJ: fractures or dislocation
  • Arthritis
  • Hypermobility of joints

Custom Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

If our dentists determine that teeth grinding or jaw clenching contributes to your symptoms, we may recommend a custom-made night guard (also known as an occlusal splint).

A custom night guard helps:

  • Reduce pressure on the jaw joints
  • Protect teeth from grinding damage
  • Relax jaw muscles during sleep
  • Reduce headaches and facial pain

Unlike over-the-counter guards, a professionally made night guard is designed specifically for your teeth to ensure comfort and effectiveness.

Treatment and Management

In addition to a night guard, our dentists may recommend several strategies to help manage TMJ symptoms. These may include relaxation techniques, jaw exercises, and lifestyle changes to reduce excessive jaw movement.

In some cases, we may refer patients to a physiotherapist for muscle therapy, massage or stretching exercises to relieve tension in the jaw and neck muscles.

If symptoms are severe or persistent, referral to a specialist may be required. However, surgery is rarely necessary.

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Our medical clinic team includes skilled, compassionate doctors dedicated to long-term patient care and overall wellbeing. They work collaboratively to address both immediate concerns and preventive health goals for your entire household.

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Questions about appointments

Have questions about scheduling or what to expect? Here are answers to common inquiries to help you feel fully prepared.

We accept all health funds.  Please bring your private health insurance card on the day for payment. We are also preferred providers for Bupa, Medibank and HCF. Patients associated with health funds can take advantage of the rebate which means less money out of your pocket. We also accept the Department of Veterans Affairs and Child dental benefit scheme.

We accept cash, direct deposit, Visa or Mastercards, american express, EFTOPS.

We welcome new patients to join our Allenby Gardens Dental family. We look forward to meeting you and looking after you, we’ll also extend our welcome and service to your wider circle of family and friends.

Please arrive 10 mins earlier to fill in our new patient medical and dental history form, so that we can gather all the information before discussing with our dentist your chief concerns, which we will aim to address first. If time permits, our dentists will perform a thorough exam of your teeth and take some X-rays to make sure we identify all issues in regards to your oral health. We will then provide you with insights about your teeth and oral hygiene, and if required - discuss possible personalised treatment options with you, providing detailed explanations using visuals from photos and X-rays. We don’t just look after you today but we also plan with you for the next 10 years.

At Allenby Gardens Dental, we recommend our patients to come back twice a year to have a regular check up and clean. This can help us to identify problems early and treat the issue when it is easy to manage. It is also important to maintain the healthiness of your teeth and gum.

We recommend parents to bring their child in for their first visit when their first tooth has come through. This will allow the kid to get used to the dental environment and enjoy a ride in the chair. Our goal is to establish a comfortable and pleasant experience for the child and establish a good impression from a young age, so that we can help guide them towards looking after their oral hygiene together.