Dental mouthguards, also called mouth protectors, protect teeth from grinding or injuries during sports. They can also help in reducing snoring and relieving obstructive sleep apnea. Mouthguards cover the upper teeth and cushion the tongue, lips, and cheek lining's soft tissue.
Who Might Need a Mouthguard?
Mouthguards are excellent preventive solutions for multiple types of situations that can harm the teeth, gums, and tongue. Although the enamel is durable, damage can still occur. As a dentist or oral surgeon, you may recommend mouthguards to people who:
- Grind teeth while sleeping
- Play contact sports like boxing or football
- Engage in non-contact activities such as skating
- Suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
What Are the Different Types of Mouthguards?
All mouthguards are not the same. There are three primary types of mouthguards. Each type serves a different purpose and will look and feel different. The three types of mouthguards include:
Stock Mouthguards
This is the most used, affordable, and widely available type of mouthguard. Stock mouthguards come pre-formed, ready to wear, and are available at almost any sporting goods and drug stores.
Boil and Bite Mouthguards
Like stock mouthguards, boil and bite mouthguards are available at most sporting goods and drug stores. However, they offer a better fit because a patient can customize them at home to fit their teeth. Boil and bite mouthguards are made from thermoplastic material. For a good fit, this mouth protector is placed in hot water to soften it, then placed in the mouth and shaped around the teeth using finger or tongue pressure. Make sure you follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Custom-fitted Mouthguards
While they are more expensive than all other types, custom-fitted mouthguards are the best. As a dentist, you can instruct a dental lab to make them for you. Custom-fitted mouthguards have a perfect fit, and they provide the most comfort and protection.
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Custom-fitted Mouthguards
While they are more expensive than all other types, custom-fitted mouthguards are the best. As a dentist, you can instruct a dental lab to make them for you. Custom-fitted mouthguards have a perfect fit, and they provide the most comfort and protection.
Benefits of Dental Mouthguards from Treasure Dental Lab
There are several advantages of using dental mouthguards from Treasure Dental Lab, including:
- Our KeySplint Soft printers produce quality mouthguards.
- We use superior material that provides our mouthguards with unparalleled detail and precision.
- Our mouthguards are comfortable.
- The material we use is cleared in the U.S.A, Canada approved, CE approved, and listed as a class lla biocompatible material in the European Union.
Benefits of Outsourcing from Treasure Dental Lab
If you want to present your patients and clients with the best dental mouthguards, outsource to our dental lab. Our professional team at Treasure Dental Lab will follow your instructions to the letter to ensure your patients receive a high-quality, well-fitting mouthguard. For more information or inquiries about our dental mouthguards, contact Treasure Dental Lab today.