Safeguard Your Smile with a Custom-Fitted Mouthguard

When it comes to protecting your smile, mouthguards are a game-changer, especially in contact sports. Athletes of all ages who face a high risk of dental injuries should wear a mouthguard. These handy devices prevent injuries to the lips, soft tissues, and tongue and protect your teeth from chipping or breaking.

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How mouthguards work

A mouthguard is a flexible piece of plastic that fits comfortably in your mouth. It effectively moves soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth, preventing laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.

By cushioning a blow to the face, mouth protectors covering the upper teeth significantly reduce the risk of broken teeth and injuries to the mouth’s soft tissues. For those with braces or other fixed dental appliances on the lower jaw, specialised mouth protectors are available to ensure comprehensive protection.

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Why choose a custom-fitted mouthguard?

Custom-fitted mouthguards offer the best level of comfort and protection. They are designed to fit perfectly over your teeth, making talking and breathing easy while providing optimal safety. 

Unlike store-bought options, custom mouthguards are tailored to your unique dental structure, ensuring maximum efficiency and durability.

Benefits of a custom-fitted mouthguard

Benefits of a custom-fitted mouthguard

Mouthguards are available in most sports stores. These are inexpensive, pre-formed, and ready to wear – but this type does not offer the best level of protection, are ill-fitting and uncomfortable, therefore unsuitable for sleeping with.

A custom mouthguard provides the highest level of comfort and protection.

What is involved in making your custom-fitted mouthguard?

  1. Your dentist forms a mould of your teeth
  2. This mould is sent to a lab
  3. A thin layer of ethylene vinyl acetate is heated over the mould and hardened
  4. Your mould fits perfectly over your teeth to make talking and breathing easy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Mouthguards

There are three main types of mouthguards:

  • Stock mouthguards: Pre-formed and ready to wear, but they often do not fit well and can be uncomfortable.
  • Boil-and-bite mouthguards: These are softened in hot water, then shaped to fit your teeth. They offer a better fit than stock mouthguards but can still be uncomfortable.
  • Custom-fitted mouthguards: Made by your dentist for a precise fit, offering the highest level of comfort and protection.

Custom-fitted mouthguards provide superior protection, comfort and durability, compared to store-bought options. They are tailored to fit your mouth precisely, allowing for better breathing and speaking, and offer optimal protection against dental injuries.

Anyone participating in contact sports or activities with a high risk of dental injury should wear a mouthguard. This includes children and adults involved in sports like football, hockey, basketball, martial arts and even activities like skateboarding and biking.

Yes, mouthguards can be custom-made to fit over braces and other dental appliances, providing protection without interfering with orthodontic treatment.

To ensure your mouthguard lasts and remains effective:

  • Rinse it with cool water or a mouth rinse before and after each use.
  • Clean it with a toothbrush and toothpaste regularly.
  • Store it in a sturdy, vented container when not in use.
  • Avoid exposing it to high temperatures, such as hot water or direct sunlight.
  • Bring it to your dental appointments to check for wear and tear.

Mouthguards should be replaced at least once a year or sooner if they become worn out or damaged. Children and adolescents may need to replace their mouthguards more frequently as their mouths grow and change.

Yes, a special type of mouthguard called a nightguard is designed for patients who grind their teeth at night. These are different from sports mouthguards and provide protection against the damage caused by bruxism (teeth grinding).