Dental Sport Guards

A mouth guard is an essential piece of equipment in contact sports. They should be worn by athletes of all ages who participate in sports such as:

• Football
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Wrestling
• Basketball
• Baseball/Softball
• Soccer
• ...any sport where contact is a possibility

Mouth guards helps prevent a number of issues that can occur during contact sports and rigorous activity. Such issues include: stuctural damage to your teeth and jaw, lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips, and concussions.

While you can purchase a generic mouthguard at most drug stores or sports shops, you should be cautious when purchasing mouth guards off the shelf. Generic mouth guards tend to be ill-fitted and uncomfortable for the wearer, resulting in the mouth guard unable to stay in place during the activity and offering less protection.

To achieve optimal levels of protection you should have your mouthguards custom designed to perfectly fit your mouth specifically. This is done through having impressions made of your teeth and then having a mouthguard (typically fit for the upper mouth) constructed. This will ensure a perfect fit so the mouth guard will stay in place during activity and offer better protection. The mouth guard will be made with a thin, hardened plastic to allow for easy breathing and communication.

Factors affecting the price of a dentist-made mouthguard

Although it may seem less economical to purchase a mouthguard from your dentist, it may be the safest and wisest choice for your teeth, especially for those who play sports. If you are wondering what affects the price of a dentist-made mouthguard, here are some factors that can influence the cost:

• The dentist makes an accurate mold of your teeth, so you don’t have to worry about making an inexact dental impression using an at-home mold kit, and the mouthguard will fit very nicely.
• If adjustments are needed, your dentist can conveniently address any concerns.
• Many store-bought mouthguards are thick and bulky, whereas dental mouthguards have a slim and comfortable fit.

Custom dental mouthguards are also highly recommended if you are a teeth grinder, since these devices are highly personalized as your dentist can adjust the thickness of the mouthguard depending on your level of teeth grinding and clenching you do.

Call Grand River Dental in Kitchener for their expertise in custom creating a mouth guard to protect your health.

The purpose of a sport guard is two-fold: protect your teeth from becoming damaged or dislodged while participating in a sport or other rigorous activity; and to offer added protection to your head and brain against concussions.

While you can purchase a generic mouthguard at most drug stores or sports shops, to achieve optimal levels of protection you should have your mouthguards custom designed to perfectly fit your mouth specifically. This is done through having impressions made of your teeth and then having a mouthguard (typically fit for the upper mouth) constructed.

This will ensure a perfect fit, whereas purchasing a mouthguard off the shelf usually means the mouth guard is ill-fitting, uncomfortable, and doesn't stay in place well during activity.

Factors affecting the price of a dentist-made mouthguard

Although it may seem less economical to purchase a mouthguard from your dentist, it may be the safest and wisest choice for your teeth, especially for those who play sports. If you are wondering what affects the price of a dentist-made mouthguard, here are some factors that can influence the cost:

• The dentist makes an accurate mold of your teeth, so you don’t have to worry about making an inexact dental impression using an at-home mold kit, and the mouthguard will fit very nicely.
• If adjustments are needed, your dentist can conveniently address any concerns.
• Many store-bought mouthguards are thick and bulky, whereas dental mouthguards have a slim and comfortable fit.

Custom dental mouthguards are also highly recommended if you are a teeth grinder, since these devices are highly personalized as your dentist can adjust the thickness of the mouthguard depending on your level of teeth grinding and clenching you do.

Call Grand River Dental in Kitchener for their expertise in custom creating a mouth guard to protect your health.