Nightguards and Splints

Many South Melbourne residents grind or clench their teeth while sleeping. Unfortunately, this can have numerous adverse effects on your teeth, depleting their integrity, appearance, and overall well-being. Fortunately, South Melbourne Dental Smiles offers first-class nightguards and splints in South Melbourne that protect your teeth from grinding and clenching while you sleep, preserving their structure and your oral health.

What Are Nightguards and Splints?

Nightguards and splints function similarly to traditional mouthguards and protect your teeth and jawline from numerous dental issues while you sleep. Nighttime grinding and clenching can significantly diminish your teeth’ integrity and damage them over time. These actions can also cause other dental problems like misaligned teeth and can even make eating and speaking more strenuous.

Splints and nightguards ease your jaw muscles and prevent your teeth from grinding while you rest. Most dental experts make nightguards and splints from hard or soft acrylic plastics that help with the following:

  • Relaxes muscles
  • Absorbs force from grinding and clenching
  • Diminishes muscle spasms
  • Reduces headaches and tooth pain caused by clenching and grinding
  • Improves jaw positioning
  • Preserves tooth integrity and structure
  • Protects dental implants and bridges


Nightguards and splints are an efficient, cost-effective solution to nighttime teeth grinding and jaw clenching, preserving your teeth while improving your dental health. At South Melbourne Dental Smiles, we offer custom-fit nightguards and splints in South Melbourne that can keep your teeth in immaculate condition for years to come.

Causes of Nighttime Grinding and Clenching

People grind and clench their teeth at night for numerous reasons. For example, some grind their teeth due to increased anxiety, while others suffer from an abnormal bite that causes jaw clenching. Sleep disorders can also cause clenching and grinding if you don’t treat them efficiently.

However, excessive stress is the primary cause of nighttime grinding and clenching. Stress doesn’t just adversely impact your dental health; it can also take a toll on your mental well-being.

It’s best to find a healthy outlet for your stress to prevent nighttime clenching and grinding and improve your mental condition. However, if you continue grinding and clenching your teeth after relieving stress, contact our team at South Melbourne Dental Smiles for efficient solutions.

Nightguard and Splint Maintenance

Nightguards and splints are easy to clean and don’t require expensive supplies. Simply rinse the night guard with cold water before placing it in your mouth and going to sleep. Once you wake up, dry the device and store it in a ventilated plastic container until bedtime.

Wash the nightguard with soap and water once or twice weekly to ensure it remains sanitary. It’s best to store your nightguard or splint in a cool place until further use. Excessive heat can warp the device and cause it to fit your mouth incorrectly.

In addition, regularly replace your nightguard or splint to ensure optimal results. Your dentist will take a mould of your teeth and provide a new device that matches your jaw structure and teeth shape.

Contact South Melbourne Dental Smiles for All Your Dental Care Needs

If you grind or clench your teeth and jaw while sleeping, contact South Melbourne Dental Smiles for high-quality nightguards and splints in South Melbourne. We can handle all your dental care needs and help you treat nighttime jaw clenching and teeth grinding without exceeding your budget. Our dentists have vast experience with all the leading dental treatments and procedures, making South Melbourne Dental Smiles your destination for exceptional dental services.

Call our South Melbourne team at (03) 9645-7888 and schedule your appointment today!