If you have a child engaged in youth sports, or you enjoy a “weekend warrior” lifestyle, a custom mouth guard can provide important protection. The mass-produced guards that are available at a sporting goods store can offer some support, but these lack the security you gain from one that has been custom made for you at your dentist’s office. These guards can be great for protecting smiles, particularly if that smile has existing restorative dental work, or cosmetic dental work. Your dentist can help you significantly reduce your risk for oral health emergencies created by a sports injury.
Protecting Young Smiles From Injury
A custom mouth guard can help make sure your child’s smile is safer on the field. Because kids, particularly younger kids, are still growing, serious oral injuries can interfere with their development. Providing them with a generic guard can be less comfortable, and less secure, so their risk for injury can be higher.
Using A Custom Oral Appliance To Deal With Oral Health Concerns
Your dentist can construct you a special oral appliance when you have concerns with your health. A custom guard can be created for you if you grind your teeth at night, to protect you from potentially serious dental damage. If you have related issues with TMJ dysfunction, you can have a custom appliance made that will help keep your jaw in a more comfortable position.
You may assume that the only treatment for sleep apnea is to wear a CPAP machine, but your dentist may be able to help with a special oral appliance. When you wear it, it can keep your airways open, so your rest is not disrupted by your condition.
Talk To My Dentist In Londonderry, NH About Receiving A Custom Mouth Guard
At My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, you can secure a custom-made mouth guard for yourself, or for your child. With a custom guard, you can enjoy better dental protection, and reduce your chances of suffering dental damage. To learn more, schedule a consultation with one of our experts by calling the My Dentist office in Londonderry, NH, today at (603) 965-3407.
