Dental appliances are commonly made when you  have completed orthodontic treatment and are ensuring your teeth remain straight over the long term. These appliances are known as retainers and have various designs related to the previous position of your teeth and the movements your dentist or orthodontist is trying to prevent.

Dental appliances can be made for patients with crooked teeth or jaws following a comprehensive orthodontic assessment. These appliances have a wide range of designs and constructions depending on the specific movements that are required for your teeth or jaws. These may be required for either your upper, lower, or normally both sets of teeth.

Dental appliances are made for patients diagnosed with simple snoring or obstructive sleep apnoea. These conditions are diagnosed following a sleep study and you may be recommended by a sleep or respiratory physician to have a dental appliance made to treat these conditions. These appliances are made to bring your lower jaw forward and keep your airway open, allowing you to breathe properly in your sleep.

Dental appliances are made for protecting your teeth and jaws where you may be clenching or grinding your teeth leading to premature wear of your teeth, or potential fracture and chipping of your teeth. These protective dental appliances also can be designed to reduce the forces that your jaw muscles place on your teeth or jaw joints to help relieve jaw pain.