{"id":848,"date":"2022-08-20T12:35:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T12:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestorthodontistbracespune.in\/DeccanDentalBlog\/?p=848"},"modified":"2022-08-20T06:57:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T06:57:50","slug":"mouthguards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestorthodontistbracespune.in\/DeccanDentalBlog\/2022\/08\/20\/mouthguards\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouthguards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mouthguards cover your teeth to protect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are  Custom-fitted and protect the teeth better\nthan over-the-counter mouthguards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Night guards\ncan ease bruxism . Kids and adults should wear mouthguards during contact\nsports or activities like biking to prevent any further trauma to the teeth and\nassociated structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a it exactly ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are\u00a0 devices that cover your teeth and gums .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It protects\nyour teeth, tongue and cheeks from trauma caused by teeth grinding or any\ninjuries related to sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who might needs a mouth guard :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children or adults might need a it when involved in any contact sport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grinds teeth\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plays a\ncontact sport like basketball, football, hockey or soccer that increases the\nrisk of a hit onto the face<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Takes part\nin noncontact sports or activities with a high fall risk like skating<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types <\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two types <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom-fitted:<\/strong> Your dentist uses a (impression) material to make a mould of your teeth to make a them, that comfortably fits your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom-fitted cost more, but they provide the good fit and protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

custom fitted will be made specifically acccording to need<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boil-and-bite<\/strong>: These are a thermoplastic material that can shape at home to fit your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then put the softened them into the mouth and using the fingers to press it onto the molars and front teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it feels\nlike it\u2019s in the right position bite down for 20 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then you\ntake out the device and keep it under cool water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock: These\nmouthguards come in one size that fits the all they are preformed and ready to\nwear.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where you can  buy a mouthguard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Custom-fitted\nmouthguards are available through the dental professional.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stock or\nboil-and-bite mouthguards can be made availble online or at drugstores and\nsporting goods stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there\nupper and lower mouthguards –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most mouthguards\nare meant for sports fit the upper teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have\nbraces, your dental provider may provide a lower mouthguard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of wearing a mouthguard <\/strong>–<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing a\nmouthguard during athletic or sport activities can help you avoid chipped  teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nerve damage\nto a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soft-tissue\ndamage to lips, gums, tongue and cheeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Care of mouthguard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean the\nteeth very well before putting a mouthguard in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do mouthguards last ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on usage of your mouthguard and how much wear and tear it takes, a custom-fitted mouthguards can last upto several years with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit us at bestorthodontistbracespune.in<\/a> to know more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mouthguards cover your teeth to protect them. They are  Custom-fitted and protect the teeth better than over-the-counter mouthguards. Night guards can ease bruxism . Kids and adults should wear mouthguards during contact sports or activities like biking to prevent any further trauma to the teeth and associated structures. What is a it exactly ? They … <\/p>\n

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