Here at Dental Solutions, we know how vitally important it is for any sportsperson participating in any level of contact sport to use a custom-fit mouth guard.
Contact sports – such as football, rugby, hockey, cricket, and boxing – involve the risk of impact to the face, which can cause injuries to the mouth. Without a sports mouth guard to protect them, vibrations through the jaw can loosen teeth, and direct impacts to the teeth can cause them to chip, break, or even fall out.
This is why it’s usually a requirement for sportspeople undertaking contact sports to wear a gum shield, which acts as a shock absorber and protects the gums and teeth from impact injuries. It’s recommended for anyone participating in a sport that requires the use of a mouth guard to get one custom-made by a professional.
While sports is one of the most common reasons for using these protective appliances, we can provide mouth guards in Warrington for a range of purposes here at Dental Solutions.
Bruxism is a condition that involves clenching or grinding the upper and lower teeth together during sleep. This can not only result in teeth wearing down faster and even chipping, but can also cause pain during the daytime from increased tension in the jaw muscles at night.
This is why mouth guards for teeth grinding can be a helpful tool to reduce the side effects of bruxism. Also known as night guards or bite guards, they act as barriers to keep the upper and lower teeth apart, providing relief from the pressure and associated pain.
If you attend a consultation with one of our dentists and they suspect you’re suffering from bruxism, we can work with you to provide a custom mouth guard for bruxism, which can help to relieve the symptoms while you investigate the cause and identify the right treatment.
There are many reasons why some people snore while they’re asleep, but it can cause a range of problems. These include not just a reduction in the quality of their own sleep but their partner’s, too – or anyone else who might be close enough to hear the noise.
While there may be unofficial treatments on the market that haven’t been approved by experts, like snore tape, getting a professional mouth guard for snoring can help to reduce the disruptive sound of snoring by absorbing the vibrations through the mouth.
In some cases, depending on the nature of your snoring condition, you may be better off with anti-snoring braces to put slight pressure on the palatal arch, or a mandibular advancement device to push the jaw forward and prevent the tongue from falling back.
You can find out more about this by reading our blog on snoring mouth guards, or by contacting the Dental Solutions team for a consultation.
Yes – wearing a bespoke mouth guard during activities that could result in facial impacts if you have braces is even more important. Your teeth may be more vulnerable while they are shifting in your gums, and the brackets and wires can also cause cuts inside the mouth.
If you have removable braces, like Invisalign or Quick Straight Teeth, you can take the aligners out while engaging in such activities – but you should still get a custom mouth guard to protect your teeth while you aren’t wearing your aligners.
If you have fixed braces with brackets and wires, it’s essential to get a professionally-made gum shield, overseen by an orthodontist. This will be specially moulded to fit over the components of your braces while allowing flexibility for your teeth to move gradually.
During your check-ups, which should be every 4-6 weeks, your orthodontist can check the fit of your mouth guard for braces to see whether you need a new one.
Anyone who needs a mouth guard for any reason should be wary of cheap ‘boil and bite’ versions, which tend to be uncomfortable due to their poor fit and can inhibit your ability to talk clearly. They also move around in the mouth too easily, thus reducing the level of protection they offer.
You shouldn’t settle for an off-the-shelf solution that doesn’t work properly. Your dental health is serious – investing in a custom mouth guard made by professionals like ourselves will ensure you receive the support and protection your mouth requires.
At Dental Solutions, our mouthguards are handmade by skilled technicians to suit your individual needs. They are custom-moulded to the shape of your gums and teeth, designed with the sport you play or the condition you’re trying to address.
Not only do they minimise speech impairment, but they are completely comfortable to wear, and also available in many different colours and designs.
Free Consultation with the Treatment Coordinator
To learn more about our various mouth guard options and get a custom-made product to meet your needs exactly, arrange a consultation with one of our treatment coordinators.
Get in touch with the friendly Dental Solutions team today and we’ll gladly help you create the bespoke mouth guard you need.
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