We feel mouth
guards should be worn during any athletic event
where a blow could occur to the head area.
The costs for replacing a single knocked out
or severely damaged tooth can exceed $2000. The cushion
effect of the material helps to prevent damage to
the teeth, and bone fractures. There are several types of mouthguards
currently available:
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Stock mouthguards found in sporting goods stores
come in limited sizes (usually small, medium and large). They are ready to use,
out of the package, without any preparation. They unfortunately provide very
little protection for the teeth and jaw. They are bulky and do not hold on the
teeth. They must be held in place by constantly biting down which interferes
with breathing and speaking. They often
go unworn because they are uncomfortable. We do not recommend
this type of guard.
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Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards are
formed in the mouth by the player. They are made from thermoplastic material
which is immersed in boiling water and then formed in the mouth using biting
pressure. They are often bulky and cause gagging. Their fit and protective
properties vary greatly based on how well the player follows the instructions
for molding. They are better than Stock mouthguards but still provide little
protection.
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Custom-made Mouthguards are made by a
dentist on a mold of the players teeth. They interfere the least with speaking
and have virtually no effect on breathing, giving players a competitive advantage. There
are two types of custom mouth guards:
a. Single Layer Mouthguards-fit comfortably
and provide moderate protection. b. Pressure-Laminated
Multi- Layer
Mouthguards-provide the best comfort and
protection.
If you or a family member is active in sports, we
can construct a custom fitted mouthguard . The cost is well below
the cost of repairing a damaged tooth.
Why risk
your teeth?
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