Protect Your Teeth With a Custom Mouthguard
Mouthguards prevent damage to teeth from contact sports and teeth grinding.
Mouthguards prevent damage to teeth from contact sports and teeth grinding.
This video shows you how an occlusal appliance protects teeth from wear caused by nighttime teeth grinding and jaw clenching.
Preventing mouth injuries is essential when playing sports, or if you’re involved in a recreational activity where injuries to the face are a possibility. Similarly, if you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), dental guards can protect your teeth from wear, and prevent headaches and other health-related issues that often accompany the condition.
Mouthguards are coverings made of plastic or rubber that fit over your teeth. Properly fitted mouthguards absorb shocks and pressure, protecting your teeth from injury due to impact and damage due to wear.
It is recommended that athletes who participate in the following sports wear a mouthguard:
Along with preventing teeth from becoming chipped, cracked, broken, or knocked out, mouthguards prove to lessen the incidences of concussion during contact sports.
Adults and children who grind their teeth (bruxism) should have a mouthguard customized to prevent wear.
There are three types of mouthguards:
The benefits of a custom-made dental mouthguard include:
Yes. Your dentist can design a mouthguard that goes over braces, protecting both the braces and your teeth.
Caring for your mouthguard is easy to do:
If you grind your teeth or play contact sports, contact us today. We’ll set up an appointment, and you can talk to your dentist about a custom-made mouthguard to protect your teeth.