A properly fitted mouthguard is an important gear that can protect your smile from sports injuries. Mouthguard is a device you wear over your teeth to cushion impact that may otherwise cause jaw injuries, broken teeth, cuts to your lips or face, and other damage to your mouth.
If you play sports that involve body contact, falls, or flying equipment such as rugby, basketball, or soccer, a mouthguard will help protect you from injuries and will reduce concussions. Our dentists can make you or your child a custom mouthguard that fits you properly. Remember, mouthguards that don’t fit you well cannot effectively protect you.
Treating sports-related dental injuries can be quite expensive, therefore investing in custom-made mouthguards is one of the best investments you can make.
Do you often wake up with sore jaws or dull headaches? You may be grinding your teeth at night and not know it.
If you grind or clench your teeth, your dentist may recommend wearing a nightguard while you sleep. Nightguards are custom-made by dentists from soft but durable materials. You wear it over your teeth at night to prevent contact with the opposing teeth and relieve some of the pressure from grinding or clenching.