In this video, Dr. Victor Apel, a renowned Melbourne dentist, explains how custom-made dental bite guards are an essential tool to combat bruxism.
Do you clench or grind your teeth? Has anybody told you that you do? Those are people where we utilize a bite guard or a night guard to help protect the teeth in their mouth. This also helps to protect the joint, because if you have sore muscles in the morning, you probably are grinding. If you’ve had any of these symptoms or someone you know does have them, give the office a call so we can get them in and get the treatment that’s best for them.
At Designing Smiles Dentistry, your long-term oral health is our priority, and tools like night guards safeguard your smile. If you or someone you love is struggling with teeth grinding or clenching, contact Dr. Victor C. Apel at Designing Smiles Dentistry in Melbourne, FL, for a free consultation to learn how our custom-made bite guards can protect your smile.
Dr. Apel has been in practice in Melbourne since 1988. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from the University of Louisville’s School of Dental Medicine, a facility for training physicians and dentists. He maintained a successful private practice in Louisville for five years, but Florida’s pleasant climate and the promise of year-round outside activities brought the Apels to the sunshine state.
Dr. Apel is a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Brevard County Dental Society, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and recently earned his fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. He also maintains ongoing professional relationships with recognized researchers and clinicians.
Dr. Apel is dedicated to providing you with the latest proven treatment methods, participates regularly in courses and seminars and is now a Mini Implant Center of America (MDICA) providing you with revolutionary benefits of mini dental implant dentistry.
At Designing Smiles Dentistry, we offer flexible financing solutions tailored to fit any budget so you can get the care you need, now.
“As a retired service professional working with the automotive service industry as a Service director and customer relations manager my expectations have been more than exceeded from the treatment I have received at Designing Smiles. They seem to love what they do there. I definitely will recommend them to my friends and family.”
“Dr. Apel and staff are exceptional. they knew how dramatic going to a dentist is for me. they were so wonderful, caring and patient with me. talked me through the entire procedure. 2 implants and a crown later. I recommend them 100%”
“Im just looking for a good dentist that do implants ,and I found Dr Victor Apel at Designing Smiles . Despite not having much knowledge of English the staff and the Dr. made me feel very confident. I travel about an hour to my treatment. Dr Apel has extensive knowledge of implants and he is very perfectionist. He is also very good and loving person. In this office they make you feel like a family! I love Dr Apel and his staff!”
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