Mouthguards are the bodyguards of your teeth. Just like dental tools, mouthguards are also found to be a very important aspect of dental treatment. These are designed to protect the teeth from injury. One needs to wear them over the teeth to protect teeth from teeth grinding or from sports injury etc. Mouthguards are available in different types such as night mouth guards, customized mouth guards, and more.

The preformed ready-to-wear mouth guards can be brought from a sports store but they are usually thick and do not offer much protection. This preformed product is not recommended by the dentist.

The second one is boil-and-bite mouthguards which are made from thermoplastic. These mouthguards are kept in hot water so that they become soft. After getting softened, you can fit it in your mouth. The boil-and-bite mouthguards do not provide a high level of protection to your teeth.

Next is Custom-fitted mouthguards. These mouth guards can be customized and made as per the dentist's instructions. The custom mouth guards are made by certified technicians using the latest technology and it is highly recommended by the dentist.

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There are numerous benefits of Mouthguards. Let’s have a look at some of the major advantages:

  • Protect the teeth from damage.
  • Mouthguards are also used in the prevention of pain in the tooth and the jaw.
  • Clenching results in jaw pain and this in turn can result in headaches and so it is better to wear a customized mouthguard to prevent headaches.
  • This also happens to be one of the best ways to prevent sports injuries and these mouthguards also help in protecting other dental products that you may be wearing like clear braces for adults.
  • Mouthguards are also one of the best ways to prevent injuries to soft tissues of the mouth like the gums, cheeks etc.

Teeth grinding is a common thing in kids and even in some adults. This habit can damage the teeth but by wearing a good quality mouth guard for teeth grinding you can protect the teeth.

Also, if a person is indulging in sports like bike riding, etc. where there are chances of the teeth or the jaw suffering from injuries then it is always better to wear a mouthguard. If you are wearing the best invisible braces or any other dental implants for which you have spent a lot of money then you can protect them by wearing an appropriate mouth guard for braces.

If the mouthguard fitting is not proper then it can slip and not provide the right protection to the teeth.

Mouth guards that are made from plastic or gel tend to break easily. So, always choose the best mouth guards for your teeth made by using the best materials.

For customized mouthguards, the dentist checks the patient and then provides the instructions for the same. Once the laboratory gets the instructions, only then the dental laboratory start designing the mouthguard.

Make sure that you brush and clean the mouthguard every day. When you are brushing the mouthguard avoid applying toothpaste as it can have an abrasive action on the dental product. Wash it well and then keep it on a clean surface and let it dry completely. After that, you must keep the mouthguard in a clean and robust case