CUSTOM SPORTS MOUTH GUARD

Mouth guards are removable dental accessories that protect the teeth and gums from this trauma. The American Dental Association recommends that athletes wear custom mouth guards for sports to avoid severe oral injuries and trauma, so if you engage in recreational sports, it is just as important to wear a mouth guard as they provide increased tooth protection and are easy to use.

Types of Mouth guards

  1. Preformed mouth guards: Preformed mouth guards are available at sports stores and have a unique teeth pattern. They are the most affordable version available, but they are not very comfortable unless the wearer has perfectly aligned teeth. There are many people who find these preformed mouth guards painful on the gums.

  2. “Boil and bite” mouth guards: Partially adjustable, “boil and bite” mouth guards are also found at sports stores. They are flat and relatively hard until placed in a pot of boiling water. The user then lets them cool slightly and mold it onto their teeth using their fingers and tongue. These mouth guards are significantly more comfortable than the preformed mouth guards.

  3. Personalized or custom mouth guards: Made in our dental office, personalized mouth guards are the best fitting devices. To make the safest and most comfortable mouth guard, Heidi Sprowls DDS takes an impression of your teeth. The impression is used to mold a personalized mouth guard from a soft and resistant material. They are unbeatable when it comes to comfort and protection. Personalized mouth guards are highly recommended for patients wearing braces.

Who Should Wear Mouth guards

  • Professional athletes who play any sort of contact sport such as hockey, football, boxing, and many others.

  • Children and adults who engage in the above-mentioned sports or other dangerous activities with risks of injury (e.g. skateboarding).

  • People who grind their teeth at night. Grinding damages the tooth enamel and applies pressure on jaws that provokes pain and headaches. To prevent the discomfort, a special mouth guard or a nocturnal bite plate can be attached to teeth. Worn all night long, it prevents grinding to eliminate these problems.

Mouth guards Care and Maintenance

Care and maintenance of mouth guards is a relatively simple process and does not require a lot of time. The basic rule is to keep it clean! Rinse you mouth guard or clean it with a mild cleanser after each use and rinse it thoroughly before putting it back in your mouth. Store your mouth guard in a ventilated container to prevent damage or odors. If the mouth guard is made in acrylic, it needs to be kept fully immersed in water to maintain its shape and properties.

With the right mouth guard, you will feel confident and protected. If you are planning to get a mouth guard, contact our friendly staff today.