4 Reasons to Invest in a Custom Mouthguard

Do you play sports? Are you looking for a way to protect your teeth from any damage? Here are four key benefits of investing in a custom mouthguard.

A custom mouthguard is a flexible, custom-fitted device that is worn by athletes over their teeth during athletics, or any other recreational activity to protect their teeth from damage. 

Your Calgary dentist may suggest you have a good-fitting mouthguard if you have fixed anterior bridgework, wear braces, or if you want to protect your teeth from potential problems. 

A high-quality custom mouthguard will: 

• Prevent cuts and bruises during impact
• Prevent tooth fractures or dislocations by cushioning the teeth 
• Protect opposite teeth from contact with each other 
• Protect your lower jaw from impact, damage, or fractures 
• Reduce injury to the brain 
• Act as a preventative measure against neck injuries 
• Help you feel more comfortable and protected 

Why Do I Need to Wear a Custom Mouth Guard?

If you play any sport, whether it’s contact or non-contact, then you should talk to your Calgary dentist about investing in a custom mouthguard. It will buffer any damage to your teeth caused by blows or physical contact. A mouthguard will also limit your risk of soft tissue damage. 

Our Calgary Holistic Dentists Can Create Quality Custom Mouthguards to Protect Your Oral Health 

Our Calgary holistic dentists are passionate about protecting your oral and overall health. From our custom mouthguards, to composite fillings, Xeomin therapy, and Invisalign, we offer the safest, least invasive dental treatments to keep your smile and whole body healthy. 

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4 Benefits of Investing in a Custom Mouthguard 

The importance and benefits of custom mouthguards are often downplayed. However, neglecting such an important protective tool can expose you to a number of problems, including knocked out teeth. 

Here are the incredible benefits you’ll receive when you invest in a custom mouthguard versus a generic one: 

1. Custom Mouthguards Provide an Exact Fit 

Custom-fitted mouthguards will fit precisely to your smile to prevent any type of slippage or movement while you are playing sports. This will also ensure that the mouthguard won’t irritate your gums in any way. They are so comfortable, that you may even forget that you’re wearing it! 

2. Custom Mouthguards Give You Maximum Protection 

The purpose of wearing a mouthguard is to protect your teeth, jaw, and lips from the forces generated by an impact. Because custom-fit mouthguards are designed after getting the specifications of the individual, they will provide maximum protection when compared to pre-made, or generic versions. 

Your Calgary holistic dentist can design a mouthguard that suits all your needs (e.g. they can accommodate the wires in your braces so that the wires won’t hurt you during an impact). 

Generic mouthguards won’t offer total protection: Generic mouthguards cannot accommodate these unique attributes, so you’ll end up with less protection than you deserve. 

HOW A CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD CAN PROTECT YOUR ORAL HEALTH

 

3. Custom Mouthguards Are Cost-Effective 

While many patients assume that a custom mouthguard will be more expensive than a generic one, the truth is that in the long-run, custom mouthguards are actually more affordable. This is because: 

• Generic versions wear out quickly because they aren’t designed for the individual who buys them. You’ll likely exert more stress on some parts of the generic mouthguard, and it will need to be replaced more often. 

• Generic versions don’t give you total protection. A customized mouthguard will provide more protection, and will save you the high cost of dental reconstruction after an impact. Generic mouthguards give limited protection, which sets you up to incur higher costs when your mouth/teeth are affected during an impact. 

4. A Custom Mouthguard Is More Comfortable 

Since your holistic dentist will make your custom mouthguard from a direct impression of your mouth, there won’t be any unnecessary bulky material left over. The mouthguard will stay in your mouth without you having to keep your mouth closed, which will make breathing, talking, and swallowing much easier. 

Children are more likely to wear custom mouthguards. Because custom mouthguards are so much more comfortable, they are more likely to be worn. Introducing custom-fit mouthguards to children when they are young will increase the chances they will continue wearing them into adulthood. 

Our Calgary Holistic Dentists Can Help You Achieve Optimal Oral Health 

Whether you want to know about the prices and benefits of custom mouthguards, or you have another oral health concern, our Calgary holistic dentists offer a wide range of dental services, including safe mercury removal, dental implants, and emergency care, to help you achieve optimal oral and overall health. 

To find out more, contact our Calgary dental clinic at 403-245-9099 or book an appointment.