Australian’s lead active lifestyles, with both children and adults participating in a wide range of contact sports and outdoor activities. Whilst mouthguards are available from sporting stores around the country, they take a ‘one size fits all’ approach which may cause discomfort and fail to provide adequate protection in the event of sports related trauma. Whether you require a mouthguard for sport or an occlusal guard to treat bruxism (teeth grinding), it is worth visiting your dentist to have a custom mouthguard made to suit your upper and lower teeth. In this blog post, Glowing Smiles Dental will highlight the benefits of dental mouthguards and how they can help protect your smile.
The Importance of Mouthguards
It is never a pleasant experience to lose teeth, particularly when it occurs whilst participating in your favourite sporting activity. After losing teeth people typically experience a knock to their self-confidence, causing them to hide their smile and making face-to-face conversations uncomfortable. Sports injuries are a common occurrence on the field; and the teeth, lips, cheek and tongue are all vulnerable to injury. Wearing a properly fitted mouthguard can protect your teeth against damage and should be worn when participating in any activity which may pose a risk of dental injury.
Off the Shelf Vs Custom Mouthguards from your Dentist
Mouthguards are readily available in a variety of stores around Australia, however they are known to slip, rub and wear out quickly. Not only are off the shelf mouthguards made of less durable materials, but they are also designed to fit a wide range of people. Dentist supplied mouthguards on the other hand are made from durable Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and are created from a mould to perfectly fit your teeth. This ensures that your mouthguard does not become a hindrance to your performance or irritate your teeth and gums.
With a custom mouthguard from Glowing Smiles Dental, you will enjoy the following benefits:
Comfort – during your appointment, a mould is taken of your teeth and gums. Using this, a dental laboratory will create a mouthguard that will fit securely and provide the best possible protection against injury. Dentist supplied mouthguards do not cause gum irritation, pain or discomfort so you can focus on performing at your best.
Superior Protection – off the shelf mouthguards often move around during wear and fit poorly over the lower teeth, which can increase the risk of injury. Dentist supplied mouthguards are much better at absorbing force in the event of trauma.
Clear Communication – due to the poor fit and larger format of generic mouthguards, they can cause speech impediments which make it difficult to communicate with teammates. A dental mouthguard has a precise fit and smaller format, making communication and breathing easy.
Durability – You can expect a dentist supplied mouthguard to last around 5 years, whereas off the shelf options typically only last a few months. This can make dentist mouthguards a more cost effective long term solution.
Custom Mouthguards in Narre Warren – Contact Glowing Smiles Dental Today
Mouthguards are an important consideration for active individuals looking to protect their smile. To book a custom mouthguard fitting for you or your child, please contact glowing Smiles Dental Clinic today.
