What is Mouth Guard?
Mouthguards prevent injuries during sporting activities or while you sleep by preventing your teeth from clenching or grinding. Additionally, they can alleviate obstructive sleep apnoea and lessen snoring.
Mouthguards shield the jaws, lips, tongue, gums, and teeth from harm. They are used in sports to shield the face from intentional or unintentional hits.
A dentist can create a comfortable, well-fitting mouthguard for your protection by taking moulds, or impressions, of your teeth. Compared to ready-made mouthguards, custom mouthguards provide a better fit and more protection against oral injury.
Types of Mouth Guards
Stock Mouth Guards
These provide rudimentary protection and are pre-formed and ready to wear. They’re inexpensive but often uncomfortable and provide a loose fit.
Boil and Bite Mouth Guard
These are made of thermoplastic material, which can be moulded to fit your teeth after being softened in hot water. They are less expensive and offer greater fit and comfort than stock guards.
Custom-Made Mouth Guards
Designed by a dentist to precisely fit your mouth, these offer the best protection, comfort, and longevity and are particularly appropriate for those with braces or other special dental requirements.
Night Guards
Specifically made to minimise damage from nighttime jaw clenching and teeth grinding, lessen jaw pain and tooth wear.
Sports Mouth Guards
These guards, made for athletes, provide impact protection during contact sports. While boil-and-bite versions are more convenient and less expensive, custom choices provide the best fit.