We understand the importance of mouth guards in protecting your smile. Our dental practice offers custom dental guards to help you keep your teeth and gums safe. Mouth protectors are typically worn during sports but can also be used by people who have the habit of grinding their teeth at night. Wearing a mouth guard can help reduce the risk of chipped teeth, concussion, and other injuries to the jaw. Our custom mouthguard services are designed to provide a comfortable, well-fitting shield that will stay in place while you're active. Not sure if you or your child needs a mouthguard from us? Call St. Helena Dental Studio and let us help you find the best mouth protector.
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Why Do You Need to Wear a Mouth Guard?

Dental guards can be used to address a variety of dental conditions, which include:

Bruxism: Bruxism is a condition where you grind or clench your teeth, often during sleep. This can lead to tooth damage, jaw pain, and headaches. A mouth guard can help protect your teeth and alleviate symptoms.

TMJ disorders: The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain and discomfort in the jaw, face, and neck. A mouth guard from our dental office can help relieve pressure on the TMJ and alleviate symptoms.

Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. Wearing a mouth guard can help keep the airway open and improve breathing during sleep.

Tooth sensitivity: If you have sensitive teeth, our dental guard can help protect your teeth from temperature changes, acidic foods, and other irritants.

Orthodontic treatment: Mouth shields can help protect your braces or other orthodontic appliances from damage during sports or other physical activities.

Visit Our Dentist for Durable and Inexpensive Mouth Guards

Consulting our dentist at St. Helena Dental Studio can help you determine if a mouth guard is appropriate for your specific dental condition. Our team ensures that the dental shield fits appropriately for maximum effectiveness. We take impressions of your teeth to create a mold for your custom mouthguard. We also offer a variety of colors and designs so that you can customize your protector to match your style. If you want to protect your smile, our custom mouth shield services are the perfect solution. Contact our office today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.

All-on-4® Versus Dentures

There are several ways in which All-on-4® implants are better than dentures. Patients take care of All-on-4® implants in the same way they care for their natural teeth by brushing each day. The implants also operate in the same way as natural teeth, so the patient does not have to be cautious of what he or she eats. Along with the fact that patients do not have to remove All-on-4® implants when eating or cleaning the teeth, there is also no need for uncomfortable wires or brackets to hold the implants in place. Even more importantly for patients, the dental implants allow anyone to eat what the heart desires. You do not have to worry about hot or cold affecting your dentures. You also can bite down with up to 70 percent more force, which allows you to eat the foods that you love. Finally, All-on-4® implants look exactly like your natural teeth. No one will be able to tell that you are wearing a dental prosthetic. From a dental health perspective, it is important to note that when you have All-on-4® implants, it is going to prevent bone deterioration in the jawbone and ultimately restore your facial features by fighting resorption. The process of resorption involves the implants stimulating the jaw to send a message to the body that the jaw is supporting teeth once again. Resorption will help the jawbone to regain some of the mass that it has lost previously. Many of our patients who visit our office notice a difference in their facial structure as a result.

Visit Our Dentist for Durable and Inexpensive Mouth Guards

Consulting our dentist at St. Helena Dental Studio can help you determine if a mouth guard is appropriate for your specific dental condition. Our team ensures that the dental shield fits appropriately for maximum effectiveness. We take impressions of your teeth to create a mold for your custom mouthguard. We also offer a variety of colors and designs so that you can customize your protector to match your style. If you want to protect your smile, our custom mouth shield services are the perfect solution. Contact our office today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.
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The Process of Getting All-on-4® at St. Helena Dental Studio

Typically, the surgery takes approximately two hours and 30 minutes per arch. We can install your All-on-4® implants on your upper, lower, or both arches at the same time. While a dentist may make the process look easy, the surgery is a complex procedure that we can complete at an efficient pace. The process of getting All-on-4® implants can be laid out in four steps:
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A detailed examination where we will look at your records, existing conditions, whether you have a denture, what your facial structure needs are, and any other factors that may come into play when placing your implants.
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Typically involves CT scans, which are 3D pictures, of the jawbone. The scans include the positions of the replacement teeth, while also giving us critical information about where the bone sinuses and nerves are located for the implants.
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Involves creating a computer simulation of the implants, which we digitally position into the jawbone at the appropriate location to give you the most support from your replacement teeth. We can adjust the implants as need be and fabricate your new set of teeth for your needs.
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Finally, the most important step is the oral surgery. During surgery, we will provide you with anesthesia and then place the implants directly into your jawbone to secure your new set of teeth in place.