Damaging your teeth while playing sports can have costly, long-term consequences. And, while we all understand the importance of wearing a mouth guard, choosing a custom mouth guard instead of an ‘off-the-shelf’ one can make a huge difference to both your level of protection and comfort.
What do custom dental mouth guards entail?
Wearing a mouth guard minimises the risk of a dental-related injury.
From cracked, fractured, or knocked-out teeth, to broken jaws, and cut lips and tongues, wearing a mouthguard will protect you from a range of potential sporting injuries.
Whether you’re a boxer, play rugby, AFL, or hockey, having a custom mouthguard is worth it! A mouthguard that has been fitted to your exact requirements is worth it will safeguard you from the possibility of serious dental trauma. Even for non-contact sports such as cricket, basketball, or netball games, a custom-made mouthguard will help reduce the impact of an accidental collision.
How a custom mouth guard works
In an easy, streamlined process, our dentist will take a mould of your teeth and will then organise for it to be manufactured. Crafted to fit your jaw, a custom dental mouthguard is less bulky, more tolerant to heat, and provides you with the best support.
Because custom mouthguards are an exact fit and made for comfort, they enable you to put your full focus into playing the sport you love. Staying firmly in place, our custom mouthguards also allow you to talk normally and won’t restrict your breathing.
Caring for your dental mouth guard
There are a few simple steps to keeping your custom mouth guard in prime condition:
- Keep it out of the sun.
- Wash it in lukewarm soapy water and rinse well before using.
- Store it in the container we provide.
- Bring it with you each time you visit us and we’ll check to make sure it’s still providing optimal protection.
