Mouthguard
If you or your child play contact sports a custom fitted Mouthguard should be used to prevent trauma to the teeth and supporting structures. We take the mould of the teeth and send it to the lab for the fabrication of the mouth guard which is customized to your jaw.
WHAT ARE MOUTHGUARDS
It has been shown that custom-fit mouthguards are about 3 times more likely to prevent dental trauma compared to generic mouthguards bought from the chemist, and 5 times more likely to prevent dental trauma than no mouthguard at all!
Custom-fit mouthguards made by your dentist fit very well around your teeth, and allow you to talk and breath comfortably.
USES OF MOUTHGUARDS
- A mouthguard is often compulsory for contact sports, i.e. football, rugby, karate, but also highly recommended in non-contact sports where mouthguards are not always compulsory, such as basketball, soccer and hockey.
- It is important to realise that in order to prevent any unwanted emergency visits to your dentist or the hospital, it is best to wear custom-fit mouthguards during any sport where facial damage is a possibility.
- Additionally, it can sometimes be very difficult and expensive to fix the damage caused if a mouthguard is not used. Sometimes, root canal treatment, crowns and orthodontics are required if the damage has been severe, and this can amount to tens of thousands of dollars.
- Prevention is the key!
- Consult with your dentist about getting a custom-fit mouthguard before it’s too late.
