Splints And Mouth Guard

Many dental injuries occur during sport or physical activity. Wearing a mouthguard may help reduce the risk of injury to the teeth, gums, lips, and jaw during contact sports or activities where falls or collisions are possible.

At Morphett Vale Dental Care, we can provide custom-fitted sports mouthguards that are designed to fit securely and comfortably. 

Because they are made using an impression of your teeth, they may feel more stable and allow easier breathing and speaking compared to over-the-counter options.

Sports mouthguards can help absorb and spread the force of an impact, which may reduce the chance of injuries such as chipped or broken teeth, soft tissue cuts, or tooth loss.

Mouthguards are often worn during contact sports or activities where falls and impacts may occur. They are designed to provide a protective layer over the teeth and may help reduce the risk of dental injuries.

At Morphett Vale Dental Care, we can create a custom-fitted mouthguard using an impression of your teeth and jaw. Because it is made to fit your mouth, it may feel more comfortable, stay in place more securely, and allow easier breathing and speaking compared to some over-the-counter options.

Custom mouthguards can be particularly useful for children and adults who are having orthodontic treatment, as they are designed to fit around braces and may help protect the lips, cheeks, and tongue from injury during sport.

A custom-fitted mouthguard is made from an impression or scan of your teeth and jaw, which allows it to be shaped to fit more closely. This can help the guard stay in place during activity and may make it easier to breathe and speak compared to generic, over-the-counter options.

Mouthguards work by creating a protective layer that absorbs and distributes the force of an impact, which may help reduce the risk of damage to the teeth, gums, and jaw.

They can also be made to fit around orthodontic appliances, such as braces, to help protect the lips and cheeks during contact sports.

Over-the-counter mouthguards, often available from pharmacies or sports stores, are typically “boil and bite” designs that can be moulded at home. While they are widely available, they may not always fit as securely as a custom-made mouthguard.

• Rinse in cold water after use
• Store it in a ventilated container away from heat and sunlight
• Bring it along to your dental check-ups so your dentist can check the fit and condition

If you’d like to know more about whether a custom-fitted mouthguard is suitable for you or your child, please contact our team to discuss.

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