Custom-made mouth guard’s are a quick and easy dental service that can be extremely beneficial for a number of reasons. The use of a mouth guard can be for sports or simple tooth protection care. It’s a relatively simple process that takes a matter of 5 minutes total – top and bottom included. The moulding is mixed on the spot and scooped into a tray, the tray is then placed on the teeth and left for 45 seconds until it changes colour and hardens. Once it has turned white, the mould is pulled off and walla! A perfect mould of your teeth, completely painless! We have listed the reasons why a custom-made mouth guard may be beneficial to you:
Sports: This is the most common reason to create a custom made mouth guard. Dental injuries are some of the most common facial injuries when it comes to sports. Cracks, chips and fractures are all possible complications that can result from a blow to the face. The mouth guard usually sits on top of the upper teeth, and the custom fit will allow for comfortable talking and breathing when wearing. Stay active, but stay safe!
Sleep: You may already be aware, or a dentist may inform you that you grind your teeth at night. If this is you, it is extremely damaging to your smile, and will constantly erode your teeth causing chips or pressure to the enamel…the worst part is you usually have no idea you’re doing it! A night guard is the sure-fire way to protect your teeth overnight, and the custom fit will allow for a comfortable, protected sleep.
Whitening: Teeth whitening does not require a mouth guard, but often requires a custom fit teeth mould for at home whitening services. You will leave the dentist with a custom fit and a whitening solution that will be placed in the whitening tray (your custom mould), this will ensure every tooth will be exposed to the whitening product.
Keep your teeth protected and taken care of with a custom-fitted mouth guard! For any custom mouldings contact Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre.
