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Accidents are common in contact and high-impact sports. We recommend safeguarding your mouth and teeth with the best solution: custom-made mouthguards.
Playing contact sports can put your teeth at risk of lasting pain and damage. Prevent any ill effects by getting a custom mouthguard, designed to fit your mouth perfectly and get back to playing with confidence.
Custom mouthguards are designed for athletic kids, teens, and adults, who are looking for a way to protect themselves and their teeth when playing high-impact sports. If you get accidentally hit with a ball, elbow or knee, a sports mouthguard can save you from immense pain. Investing in a comfortable custom-made mouthguard can prevent future issues such as jaw relocation and loose teeth.
A custom made mouthguard is recommended for anyone over the age of 6 years old who plays sport and is at risk of an injury to their face. This does not only apply to full contact sports, with stray limbs and other sporting accidents capable of causing damage. Wearing a custom fitted mouthguard provides the necessary protection to stabilise your mouth and prevent your teeth from being damaged or removed due to an accident.
Sports mouthguards are designed primarily to protect your mouth, but their custom creation also ensures they are tailored to feel comfortable in your mouth. It may take some time to get used to the feeling, but as you wear it more, you will become more accustomed. Unlike over-the-counter guards, a custom mouthguard is better fitted to your teeth and more effective at providing maximum protection.
By providing the right coverage, a custom mouthguard also helps to prevent the need for more expensive dental treatments due to injury or trauma. However, your mouthguard will likely wear down the more frequently you wear it, and it is important to have it checked every year to ensure it is still correctly fitted, or to get a replacement.
Getting a custom mouthguard typically takes two appointments. The first is designed to get the correct impression for your teeth and mouth profile. To do this, you will bite into soft material and hold that position so the dentist can get a fully accurate impression. This impression is then sent to a lab where your custom sports mouthguard is constructed to the specific dimensions and requirements. At the second appointment, your mouthguard is fitted to ensure it has been created accurately.
Book a consultation at Oakleigh Dental to learn more about custom made mouthguards and get sized up, so you can take the court or field with confidence. Keep your teeth safe and healthy — get in touch today.
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