At Direct Denture Care, dentures are usually our focus — but did you know that we also make mouthguards? From sports mouthguards to children’s mouthguards, we’ve got our patients covered.
When we fit you with a mouthguard, we do it well. We won’t settle for selling our patients a one-size-fits-all product similar to what you could buy over a pharmacy counter. We create a custom mouthguard unique to your mouth and all its contours.
In this blog post, we’re discussing the benefits of custom mouthguards and how they can prove useful across different situations. Ready to sink your teeth into it?
Why Custom Trumps Over-the-Counter: An Overview
However decent a cheaper mouthguard may feel in your mouth, nothing compares to the snug feeling of an oral appliance that slots in and accounts for your mouth’s unique shape. Rather than placing one catch-all cover, you’re positioning a puzzle piece, fitting it into exactly the right grooves. Though perhaps the most obvious perk, how a custom mouthguard feels in use is only part of it. Here’s an overview of why custom mouthguards are the far superior choice.
Your Best Defence Against Impact
If you play contact sports, you’re a lot more likely to experience facial injury — so your best course of action is to enter the court, field, or rink wearing a custom mouthguard. Because over-the-counter mouthguards are often a poor fit, they’re more likely to shift during impact, undermining their entire purpose. But an appliance tailor-made for your mouth is far more likely to hold its ground.
Breathe Easy
Compared to their over-the-counter counterparts, custom mouthguards are easier to breathe in. Because you need your wind for high-intensity activity and for sleep — the two most common things you would use a mouthguard for — it only follows that custom models are the better choice. So, whether you need a snoring mouthguard or a sports mouthguard, going custom means you can breathe easy.
A Long-Term Investment
Custom mouthguards will always be made from higher-quality materials than anything you could buy at a pharmacy. Of course, this means that they will inevitably last longer and that you won’t need to replace them as often. Sure, custom mouthguards have larger upfront costs — but they will save you money (and potentially teeth!) in the long run.
Sports Mouthguards, Snoring Mouthguards, Bruxism Mouthguards: What’s the Difference?
Just as custom mouthguards aren’t one-size-fits-all, not all mouthguards are fit for all purposes. At Direct Denture Care, we specialise in sports mouthguards, but did you know there are also oral appliances that can keep jaws in line at night? Here’s a little information to help you tell each type apart.
Sports Mouthguards
Sports mouthguards have one job: to act as goalie should a ball or fist come hurtling towards your face. They provide a protective layer between your teeth and any potential impactors. Sports mouthguards are essential if you play contact sports such as football, rugby, hockey, or boxing. They could spell the difference between losing and retaining a tooth.
Snoring Mouthguards
Not only can severe snoring rattle a few nerves, but it can also speak to health issues, such as sleep apnea. If snoring progresses beyond an endearing little purr, you should look into getting a snoring mouthguard. Also known as mandibular advancement devices, snoring mouthguards work to crank open your airways while you sleep. They are designed to gently reposition your lower jaw while you’re wearing them, keeping your airway clear and preventing tissues at the back of your mouth from vibrating
Bruxism Mouthguards
Bruxism is the condition where you clench and grind your teeth involuntarily — and most people who experience this condition can confirm it worsens while you’re asleep. While stress is often at the heart of the condition, there’s no quick fix for that. In the meantime, bruxism mouthguards can help reduce enamel erosion. Similar to sports mouthguards, bruxism mouthguards provide a protective barrier between the upper and lower teeth. Though they’re thinner than sports mouthguards, they’re still durable enough to absorb grinding forces.
Protect Your Teeth at Direct Denture Care
Have you and a ball had a close call on the field? Have you ever been struck by a hockey puck? Do you fear that the padding on your opponent’s boxing glove won’t completely soften a potential blow?
Don’t take any further chances — get yourself fitted for a mouthguard at Direct Denture Care. Whether you need an appliance for yourself or you’re a parent seeking children’s mouthguards, you can count on that custom fit to keep smiles protected and intact. It’s not time for dentures just yet — make an appointment with us today to make sure it stays that way.
