What Is Airway-Centered Dentistry?
A Mouthguard can make an enormous difference in your oral health and improve the quality of your sleep.
What is a Mouthguard?
Simply put, a Mouthguard is an appliance made to cover your teeth. Most adults wear a mouthguard at night to relieve bruxism (teeth grinding). A mouthguard protects the teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue from damage that can occur with nighttime clenching and grinding. In other cases, children, teens, and adults wear mouthguards to protect their teeth during contact sports or activities with a high risk of falling or facial trauma, like skating, gymnastics, or cycling.
Why get a Custom Mouthguard?
Mouthguards come in various shapes and sizes and are widely available online, at sporting goods stores, and at pharmacies. These types of mouthguards are either one-size-fits-all (not at all customizable) or “boil and bite” (to conform to your teeth). Both of these solutions are inexpensive, but can present problems, especially for anyone who uses their mouthguard on a daily or nightly basis. Store-bought mouthguards offer limited protection, which is better than nothing, but are not usually the best or most reliable way to protect your teeth. The only way to be sure you are getting the right kind of protection for your teeth and mouth is to get a custom-made mouthguard from a dental professional.
What is a Custom Mouthguard?
For patients who need a mouthguard, Dr. Ian Gray has all the expertise and equipment necessary to custom fit one to suit their specific needs and provide the highest possible level of protection. Your custom mouthguard will be created just for you, using only the best materials, to fit snugly in your mouth, conforming to your unique smile. Because a custom mouthguard is made using an impression of your teeth, it is guaranteed to fit perfectly in your mouth. Dr. Gray uses a reputable dental lab to fabricate mouthguards for his patients, ensuring that they are made of high-quality materials to offer the most effective protection.
A Custom Mouthguard:
- Protects your teeth and mouth from damage if you grind your teeth – helping you sleep better and wake without pain or tension in your jaw
- Protects your teeth and mouth from damage if you play contact sports – keeping you safer during practice and game time
- Protects your teeth and mouth from damage if you participate in high-risk activities – giving you the peace of mind so you can focus on what you’re doing
Your teeth deserve the best protection available. A Custom Mouthguard is the most effective way to prevent damage to your teeth and mouth, saving you pain, inconvenience, and money.
If you would like to know more about Custom Mouthguards, please contact Dr. Ian Gray Dental Group to book a consultation.
