Custom-Made Mouthguards
Custom-made mouthguards are the most effective devices for protecting your mouth and teeth while playing sports.
They reduce the risk of oral injury by around 90% and help prevent accidents or damage.
What is a Mouthguard?
A mouthguard is a spongy, thick protection that fits over your teeth. Mouthguards are typically used during contact sports and other activities where the face may be struck.
Dentists sometimes use special mouthguards to cure grinding, snoring, or sleep apnoea. They can also be helpful outside of sports. For example, you may need a specialised mouthguard if you have jaw difficulties or grind your teeth.
Mouthguards for Sports
A custom-made mouthguard is produced specifically for its owner. Your Cardiff dentist will take impressions of your teeth to create your mouthguard.
This can be done digitally with an intraoral 3D scanner or traditional trays loaded with imprint material.
This allows the dental lab to build a mouthguard that matches your teeth and gum line perfectly.
A custom-made mouthguard can protect you by:
- Reducing concussion
- Cushioning your teeth from impact
- Preventing soft tissue and joint injuries to the jaw
- Protecting against jaw and neck injuries
Types of Sporting Dental Injuries
Typical dental injuries sustained while participating in sports or leisure activities include:
- cut cheeks
- cut lips
- cut gums
- cuts to the tongue or face
- chipped teeth
- broken teeth
- knocked-out teeth
- broken jaw
A custom-fitted mouthguard is a crucial piece of your gear from an early age when it comes to safeguarding your mouth.
Mouthguards for Jaw Problems
You can retain your jaw in the proper position by using a mouthguard if you have jaw problems.
The following should stop painful pressure as a result of doing this:
- Preventing clenching or grinding of the teeth.
- Keeping your jaw in the ideal posture helps fix a bad bite.
- Assisting your jaw and facial muscles to relax, reducing muscle spasms that cause pain.
- Preventing your jaw from locking.
- Pain relief from a worn disc or an arthritic disease.
Custom-Made Mouthguards in Cardiff
Consider having custom-made mouthguards at Cardiff Dental for jaw joint problems or sports.
At Cardiff Dental, we provide preventive dental services that will help you maintain your oral health and prevent dental problems from happening, including custom-made mouthguards.
For more information on Custom-Made Mouthguards, call (02) 4954 6888 or make an appointment online.