Mouthguards

Additionally referred to as gumshields, a mouthguard is a flexible device which is worn in sports and recreational events to protect teeth from injury. Dentists unanimously agree on the use of mouthguards in a selection of sporting activities.

A mouthguard could protect against significant traumas such as jaw cracks, broken teeth, and neck injuries by helping to prevent situations where the lower jaw gets slammed against the upper jaw. Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the mouth away from the teeth, preventing laceration and wounding of the lips and cheeks, particularly for those wearing orthodontic devices.

In any sporting activity where there is a higher chance of contact with various other players or tough surfaces, we would certainly suggest that a mouthguard is used.

Players who take part in martial arts, soccer, rugby, or similar recreational sports such as skateboarding should, in fact, use mouthguards while competing.

Mouth formed mouthguards:
There are two kinds of mouth-formed mouthguards. The very first is a shell-liner mouthguard that is made with an acrylic material that is poured into an external layer, where it forms a lining. When put in the person’s mouth, the protector’s lining material moulds to the teeth and is permitted to establish itself.

Boil and bite mouthguards:
The more usual kind is a thermoplastic, or “boil-and-bite,” mouth guard. This mouthguard is steeped in hot water, then positioned in the mouth and forms around the teeth by utilising the finger, tongue and at times biting tension. Attaining a great fit is extremely difficult with this kind of mouthguard. Many agree that the mouthguard is unretentive and, unfortunately, not very comfortable.

Buckden dental customised mouthguards:
The better alternative is customised mouthguards. We take impressions of the patient’s teeth, which are then sent to our lab to be custom-made by our skilled technicians. These customised mouthguards provide great security, fit and comfort level because it is made from a mould to specifically fit your teeth.

• Clean your mouthguard by washing it with soap and cool (not boiling or warm) water.
• Before storing away, soak your mouthguard in mouthwash.
• Keep your mouthguard in a well-ventilated area when not in use. We provide plastic storage boxes free with your mouthguard. If you do not have a storage box for your mouthguard, use a storage box that has several holes so the mouthguard will easily dry.
• Heat can hurt a mouthguard, so do not leave it in direct sunlight or in a warm place like a car or beside a radiator!
• Do not over-flex or bend your mouthguard when storing.

A custom sports guard made from a dental impression of your teeth will fit every contour of your unique dental anatomy. It will not fall out.

The stock sports guard types are standard one-size types that are mass-produced in a factory somewhere and cannot conform to your teeth.

The boil and bite sports guard is a step up from the stock ones because you are able to boil the plastic in water and somewhat conform it to your teeth; however, the fit will not be as good as a custom guard. There is a good chance your boil and bite sports guard will slide around while you are playing sports. This presents a couple of problems.

• First, recent studies have indicated that if a plastic appliance is not snapped in and truly fitted to your teeth, you may have the desire to chew on the plastic when it’s in place.
• Another problem is comfort. Often, people who have tried the boil and bite sports guards complain that they are uncomfortable because they are still “bulky” and just plain “uncomfortable”.
• Lastly, the quality of the material in both the stock and the boil and bite guard is well, cheap. If you put much force on this cheap plastic, you’re going to grind through it pretty quickly.

The price of these boil and bite guards ranges from about £10.

For just £65, you can get a professional custom-fit sports guard from us, and the material we use is FDA-approved, top-of-the-line, dentist-grade dental material, which offers you many benefits.