{"id":5398,"date":"2017-11-13T15:53:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T14:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/api.virus-sante-communication.ca\/en\/?page_id=5398"},"modified":"2021-12-07T20:28:31","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T19:28:31","slug":"protective-dental-appliances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/dental-services\/general-and-family-dentistry\/protective-dental-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"Protective Dental Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]        <style>\n            @media (min-width:426px) {\n                .cover{\n                height:24vw!important;                }\n\t\t\t\t\n            }\n\t\t\t  @media (max-width:425px) {\n                .cover{\n                \theight: 54.5vw !important;\n    \t\t\t\tbackground-color: #081d31;\n                }\n\t\t\t\t\n            }\n        <\/style>\n        <div class=\"cover\" >\n\n                            <div class=\"desktop\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/header_zone-DentistrieGenerale-et-Familiale.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Dentisterie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale et familiale\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\n                 <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n        [vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522663635710{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content20vw light&#8221;]<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/\">Dentiste - APIGroupe<\/a><\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content20vw light&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]        <div class=\"iconContent\">\n            <div class=\"title\">\n                <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Appareils-preventifs.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Appareils pr\u00e9ventifs\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <h1 class=\"text\">\n                    Protective Dental Appliances                 <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n<p class=\"desc\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1vw;\">Your smile is precious: protect it!<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1vw;\">Your teeth are tough but they are not unbreakable! They must indeed be sometimes protected from injuries that can be harmful to the health of your smile. Whether you are exposed to such injuries because of the activities you engage in, habits or special conditions, our team can help you protect your priceless smile.<\/p>\n<p class=\"simpleP\" style=\"margin-bottom: 3vw;\">Our dentists have all the qualification to design various types of protective appliances tailored to your habits and lifestyle. Groupe dentaire API\u2019s priority is to help you preserve the integrity of your smile for a lifetime!<\/p>\n<p>        <\/div>\n        [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]        <div class=\"callToAction\" style=\"padding-top:1.3vw;\">\n            <div class=\"post_op\">\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"text\">\n                        Get peace of<br \/>\nmind with a<br \/>\npostoperative<br \/>\nfollow-up                     <\/div>\n                                            <a href=\"\/en\/postoperative-follow-up\/\" class=\"link\"\n                        >Click here<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content20vw light&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;right1_5&#8243;]        <div class=\"service_content_list\">\n            <h2 class=\"title\">\n                When Should I Wear a Protective Appliance?<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1vw;\">Your dentist may be compelled recommend wearing protective appliances for two main reasons.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrowList\">\n<li><strong>Bruxism<\/strong>: Bruxism is the unconscious grinding of teeth during sleep. Many different things can cause bruxism, but it is usually linked to anxiety. If you suffer from this condition, your dentist will recommend you wear an appliance while you sleep to prevent wear caused by bruxism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certain sports<\/strong>: If you play a sport in which there is a high risk of shocks, falls or contact with other players, wearing protective appliances would be well-advised. Hockey, football, and combat sports are examples in which protective appliances are necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                            <a target=\"\" href=\"\/en\/dental-services\/general-and-family-dentistry\/\" style=\"position: relative;top:3vw;z-index:1; width:50vw!important;font-size:0.6vw!important\"\n               class=\"default \">Return to general dentistry and family dentistry<\/a>\n                    [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;left1_5&#8243;]        <div class=\"service_content_list\">\n            <h2 class=\"title\">\n                Occlusal Splint and Mouth Guard<br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 1vw;\">These two protective appliances are tailored by your dentist to adequately protect your oral health.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrowList\">\n<li><strong>Occlusal splint<\/strong>: This appliance is meant to absorb pressure caused by bruxism and release tension in the jaw. The occlusal splint protects teeth and joints from wear and tear. It is generally worn at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mouth guard<\/strong>: This appliance is customized based on the patient\u2019s teeth imprints. It must be worn while playing sports to protect all teeth. It reduces the risks of dental fractures, jaw fractures as well as concussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]        <div class=\"blog\" style=\"padding-top: 5vw;\">\n            <div class=\"title\">\n                API Advice            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"desc\">\n                In this section, you will find all the protective appliance-related advice sheets <br> that our team prepared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"extra\">Nonetheless, do not forget that only a dentist, a specialist in your oral health,<br> is able to make an accurate diagnosis, so  <a href=\"\/contact-api\/#prendre\" class=\"allUp none\">book an appointment!<\/a><\/p>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"listArticle\">\n                                    <div class=\"article\">\n                        <div class=\"img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Tooth_loss_in_adults_Dentist_Laval-500x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-custom-med-500 size-custom-med-500\" alt=\"Model of tooth loss in adults\" \/>                            <div class=\"text\">\n                                3 myths about tooth loss in adults                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"except\">\n                            <span class=\"date\">21\/11\/2019<\/span> In modern dentistry, tooth loss is a consequence we seek to avoid at all costs. Nowadays, we aim to treat oral tissues that are affected or...                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"btn\">\n                            <a class=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/tooth-loss-in-adults-myths\/\">Read more<\/a>\n                            <span class=\"_floatRight\">\n\n                        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/tooth-loss-in-adults-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a>\n                        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/tooth-loss-in-adults-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a>\n                        <!--<a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/en\/tooth-loss-in-adults-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-google-plus\"><\/i><\/a>-->\n                    <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"article\">\n                        <div class=\"img\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/apigroupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Dental_care_services_children_Dentist_Laval-500x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-custom-med-500 size-custom-med-500\" alt=\"Our team offers dental care services for children\" \/>                            <div class=\"text\">\n                                Our Dental Care Services for Children in Laval                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"except\">\n                            <span class=\"date\">07\/10\/2019<\/span> The Groupe dentaire API team is composed of several dentists and dental care professionals. 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