Sports Mouth Guard Dentist

How Good Are Store Bought Sports Guards for Teeth?

Most sporting goods stores do sell protective mouth guards. While they are better than not wearing anything at all, they don’t offer the same level of protection. These over-the-counter mouth guards cannot be altered in any way. In essence, they force you to keep your teeth clamped tight in order for them to work.

A sports mouth guard dentist starts by making an exact duplicate of the teeth inside of your mouth. He then makes a customized guard that will stay in place without the need for clenching your teeth. Also, the shape and size of your mouth, teeth, and jaw are quite different from other people. Only a custom sports mouth guard can offer the level of protection you need when playing sports.

It doesn’t matter what type of sport you or your child are involved in, whether it’s hockey, soccer, baseball, or tennis; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In other words, be prepared. Make sure that you and your child are adequately protected by wearing a properly fitted mouth guard during any physical sport.

Ask your dentist about having a custom sports mouth guard made specifically for you. It can save you from costly, not to mention painful, future injuries. As well, it can be made in a multitude of colors and designs. This will make it almost impossible to confuse your mouth guard with another person’s mouth guard when you are in the locker room.