Custom Night Guards
Custom-fitted night guards to protect your teeth from grinding and clenching damage.
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) Treatment in St Leonards
Grinding and clenching - especially at night - can quietly wear down your teeth, strain your jaw muscles, and trigger headaches. Custom occlusal splints protect your teeth and reduce muscle load while we work on the underlying causes.
Signs You May Be Grinding
- Morning jaw stiffness or pain
- Headaches around the temples
- Worn, flat, or chipped teeth
- Sensitive teeth without obvious decay
- Partner noticing grinding sounds at night
- Clicking or locking jaw
How We Treat Bruxism
1
Comprehensive Bite Assessment
We examine wear patterns, jaw muscle tension, and how your teeth come together to identify what's driving the grinding.
2
Custom Occlusal Splints
A precision-made night guard designed for your specific bite - far more comfortable and effective than over-the-counter options.
3
Bite Adjustment
Where high spots or uneven contacts are contributing, careful adjustment can take pressure off the affected teeth.
4
Restoring Worn Teeth
If grinding has caused significant wear, we can rebuild teeth using bonding, crowns, or onlays once the bite is stabilised.
5
Ongoing Review
We monitor your teeth, jaw, and splint over time to ensure things stay comfortable and protected.
Why Treat It?
Untreated grinding doesn't just damage teeth - it can lead to chronic jaw pain, headaches, sleep disturbance, and the need for more complex restorative work down the track. Early treatment is straightforward and protects your long-term dental health.
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Book Your Bruxism Assessment
If you're waking up sore or noticing wear on your teeth, we can help. Book a consultation and we'll talk you through whether a splint or other treatment is right for you.
Find Nest Dental in
St Leonards
Our St Leonards studio is conveniently located near public transport. We offer a spa-like space where you can unwind and get expert dental care.
Suite 99 (Ground Floor), 545 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
How to get here
Nest Dental is located in the heart of St Leonards, just moments from St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro.
St Leonards Station
T1
3 min walkCrows Nest Metro
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1 min walkRelated treatments at Nest Dental
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Dental sleep appliances to help manage snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
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Braces and aligner options to correct alignment and bite issues for adults and teens.
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