Mouth guards are dental appliances that are meant to prevent damage to your teeth due to various circumstances. This could be something such as a contact sport like football, soccer, baseball, or any other sport where you might find your teeth damaged. People all over Lancaster are using mouth guards to protect themselves and their children from accidental damage that could end up being very costly and hard to fix.
Types of Mouthguards
Mouthguards are broken up into two general types consisting of athletic mouthguards and bite guards. Each serves a different purpose to solve a specific problem, but in the end, they are both attempting to save your mouth from potential damage. Let's take a closer look:
Athletic Guards:
Stock mouthguards are simply purchased at the store and are not molded in any way to the user's mouth. These guards offer the lowest amount of protection because they are not fitted to your teeth. This type of guard is also thought to possibly cause damage when injuries happen in certain ways because the guard is the wrong fit. If you are going with a stock guard make sure that it properly fits your mouth by visiting a dentist.
- Mouth-formed or boil-and-bite guards
Mouth-formed or boil-and-bite guards offer slightly more protection because they are molded to the wearer's mouth. this is important because when your mouth takes a strong hit, it will stay in place and protect your teeth. However, this type of guard is still no match in comparison to custom fit mouthguards.
Custom-made mouthguards can be ordered by visiting your dentist. These offer the best protection because they are professionally made based off a mold of your teeth. Visit us at Kids First Dental to get your very own custom-made mouthguard.
Bite Guards:
Bite guards are made generally for people who grind their teeth as they sleep. This can cause significant damage without proper protection. If you grind your teeth at night, please speak to your dentist.
No matter which type of mouthguard suits you best, always make sure that you protect your mouth from any dangers that might be coming your way. Here at Kids First Dental, we are here to help you keep your natural teeth stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or schedule an appointment today!