Mouth Guards

Mouthguards at Eglinton Dental Clinic

Our teeth are protected by dental appliances which are known as Mouth guards. There are various reasons why dentists advise these shields. Several types of mouthguards are available at our dental practice. Remember both the kids and adults can benefit from mouthguards. In most cases, these appliances fit over the upper teeth but rarely the dentists may advise a guard for lower teeth. 

Dr. Sobhi and her team may advise mouthguards for diverse reasons and to avoid dental emergencies. The primary function of a sports guard is to protect the teeth from any kind of dental trauma. You might require one if you:

• Grind your teeth while sleeping or even at day time 
• Are a football, basketball, soccer, boxing or hockey player
• Snore 
• Do high-fall-risk activities, such as gymnastics 
• Snore.
• Have obstructive sleep apnea.
• Have TMJ condition

The perks of getting custom-made sports guards at Eglinton Dental Clinic

A custom-made sports mouth guard is a crucial dental appliance for anyone joining contact sports or events that may lead to a risk of injury. Dissimilar to over-the-counter choices, custom mouthguards offer:

• Exclusive outlines of your oral cavity custom-made sports guards fit optimally without causing any discomfort. 
• Enhances teeth and also reduces the chances of dental trauma. 
• Easy breathing with these mouthguards 

There are three main types of mouth guards. We can categorize them according to purpose:

• Sports guards for sports protect the teeth from sports-associated traumas. These sports guards diminish the risk of broken teeth or knocked-out teeth. 
• Mouth guards for bruxism protect the teeth from the impact of clenching. These decrease the effects of TMJ conditions. One can wear these dental appliances at night and are also known as night guards. 
• Mouth guards to treat Snoring and sleep apnea, if you have chronic snoring or obstructive sleep apnea you should get a custom mouth guard. 

At Eglinton Dental Clinic, we guarantee that the procedure of getting a custom sports mouthguard is easy and well-organized. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Consultation: During your visit, Dr. Sobhi will assess your oral health and explain your particular requirements and the kind of sports you take part in.
2. Taking Dental Impressions: Our team will take accurate dental impressions of your teeth. After the impression, the dental technicians will create a mold. This caste helps the technicians to fabricate your custom mouthguard to guarantee a seamless fit.
3. Fabrication of the mouthguard: A customized mouthguard is manufactured in the dental lab using the best materials. This process will take a few days to complete.
4. Adjustment and fitting of the mouthguard: When the custom sports guard is ready, our team will call you for fitting and adjustment. Dr. Sobhi will confirm the mouthguard fits easily and firmly. If needed the dentist will make any essential adjustments.
5. Maintenance Instructions: Our dental team will give you instructions on how to maintain your mouth guard to safeguard its durability and efficiency.

You can avoid the following by wearing mouthguards:

• Broken teeth.
• Knocked-out teeth.
• Tooth pulp trauma 
• Trauma to Soft-tissue such as gums and lips
• Wear and tear caused by bruxism
• Snoring.
• TMJ issues and jaw pain

According to our experts Mouth guards pick up microorganisms from your oral cavity. Always clean your teeth meticulously beforehand putting a sports guard in. Some tips to clean mouth guards by our dental professionals are as follows: 

• Avoid exposing your sports guard to heat like hot water or sunlight. Heat may lead to changing the shape of the mouthguard and may change the fitting. 
• Put the mouthguard in a clean and firm box or plastic case. 
• Use cool water for rinsing the sports guard along with a brush and soapy water. 
• Keep the mouthguard box away from the reach of pets and children. 

• Mouth Guards Shield Your Teeth and reduce your risk of injury 
• Mouth Guards are fabricated for Top Teeth
• Mouthguards are changed Every 6 Months
• Cleaning Mouth Guard daily is imperative to avoid bacteria impaction
• One can also get mouth guards after the completion of braces treatment 
• Getting mouthguards is better than going into a dental emergency 
• Mouth guards are less costly than other dental treatments 

Mouth guards for sports save your teeth from damage when you play sports. We offer the best custom-fitted mouth guard and our dentists advise wearing them while you sleep to control bruxism. The best way to retain your beautiful smile is to get a perfect mouthguard so you can play without any fear.