Complete Dental Care is a dental practice located in Melbourne, Australia that treats bruxism or tooth grinding. Bruxism involves clenching of the jaws and grinding of the teeth, which most commonly occurs during sleep and can cause damage due to the increased force. Complete Dental Care treats bruxism by creating a customized mouthguard to wear while sleeping, which takes the impact and prevents damage to the teeth and joints that would otherwise be caused by grinding. Impressions are taken of the teeth and the patient returns later to collect and fit the mouthguard, with potential follow-up visits for adjustments.
1. Complete Dental Care
St. Kilda Rd.
Ground Floor, 468 St. Kilda Rd.
Melbourne, VIC Australia 3004
Tel: +613 9866 1171
Fax: +613 9821 4112
Email: info@cdc.net.au
Website: www.cdc.net.au
Bruxism, commonly known as tooth grinding is the clenching of upper jaw accompanied
by grinding the lower set of teeth with the upper set. Bruxism is a subconscious behaviour
so many people are unaware they are doing it. This condition most commonly occurs while
asleep; however it may also occur during waking hours. During sleep, the force at which jaws
clench together can be up to 6 times greater than the pressure during the waking hours.
Significant damage is much more likely to occur with the night-time bruxism.
Bruxism can lead to following:
Sensitive teeth
Fractured teeth and fillings
Temporomandibular joint damage (TMJ)
Sore facial muscles, headaches and ear aches
Treatment Explanation
Complete Dental Care can help you by developing a customised mouthguard for you to
wear while sleeping. The mouthguard then takes the punishment that your teeth would
normally take during your grinding. This will help minimise the damage associated with this
condition.
Treatment Time - Impressions are taken of your teeth and you will be required to return
for collection and the fitting of your protective guard. Follow-up visits may be required for
adjustments.
CDC Fact Sheet - Bruxism
Bruxism
