Mouth guards and sports go together like flea collars and pets: We do not always need them, but we rest a whole lot easier when we have them. Besides, no responsible coach would allow you to play a contact sport without one. In many sports, mouth guards are now mandatory, and many others where they are advisable. If you need a mouth guard and are wondering how many different kinds there are out there, keep reading.
Here are some of the most common mouth guards patients get to choose from:
They are available at most sporting goods stores and department stores. These mouth guards are a one size fits all affair. Which makes sense, seeing that they are produced in bulk. The only customization that comes with stock mouth guards is size: A person can choose between children and adult mouth guards. The wearer will have their work cut out for them with a stock mouth guard. They will need to remember to bite down on the mouth guard, even as they sidestep a tackle or pass the ball nanoseconds before they are tackled. It takes a lot of practice for the wearer to be able to hold the mouth guard in place while responding to multiple things during gameplay. That is why most people opt for a mouth guard with a better fit.
This type of mouth guard is also widely available. It is designed to take the shape of the wearer's dental arch. After the person removes the guard from its packaging, they should dip it in warm water. The water will soften the mouth guard, which allows the person to bite down on it and mold it with their fingers. In the end, the mouth guard will take the shape of the person’s mouth and teeth. The boil and bite mouth guard is popular because it is both affordable and kind of tailor-made to the shape of a person’s mouth.
A person with braces or other orthodontic devices will have trouble with generic mouth guards. The reason being that store-bought mouthguards do not cover the lower teeth as they do the upper ones. But this should not stop a person with orthodontics from playing sports. For such a person, the best option is to visit a dentist and get fitted for a custom-made mouth guard. Such mouth guards fit so well that the person will even forget that it is there. But dentist-made mouth guards are not only for people with special requirements. Anyone that is serious about their chosen sport should invest in one. Just so they can keep 100 percent of their mind on the game.
People who clench their jaws and grind their teeth need mouth guards as well. A night guard keeps the upper and lower teeth from making contact. Which in turn protects the teeth and the jaw. A dentist is the best person to provide this kind of mouth guard. They will make sure it fits perfectly in their patient’s mouth, which will allow the patient to be comfortable as they sleep.
A mouthguard protects your teeth from being damaged by trauma or habits like teeth grinding. Contact our practice to find out how a custom-made mouth guard can help to improve your game.
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