Custom Mouthguards in Harrisdale
Mouthguards are essential for injury prevention, so be sure you’re protecting your teeth.
The Importance of Wearing Mouthguards
Mouthguards are an important dental appliance for protecting your teeth and gums from injury in the mouth.
Most people understand the significance of wearing mouth guards during competitive sports such as football or rugby, where there is a potential risk of dental injury. But did you know that using a mouthguard can also benefit your dental health? Grinding your teeth together is called bruxism, and if left untreated, it can cause severe damage to your teeth. Wearing a good-fitting mouthguard while sleeping will keep you safe from problems.
Before choosing which design of mouthguard to use, it’s essential to understand which ones provide additional safety for the type of activity you’re engaged in. This is where we can help. Piara Waters Dental provides custom-made mouthguards for comfort and protection throughout any activity, from sports to sleep grinding. Give us a call today if you want to learn more about our services!
Benefits of
Custom Mouthguard
Protects the teeth from injury
If you are one of the many people who grind their teeth while sleeping, you might think about getting a nightguard. Grinding can lead to a variety of issues for your oral and tooth health over time, including damaged enamel.
Enamel loss might result in extremely sensitive teeth. Grinding causes existing fillings to deteriorate. In such cases, the fillings must be replaced.
Maintains a consistent sleeping pattern
Teeth grinding and sleeping with your jaw clenched are two bad habits that need to be broken. If you do these behaviours at night, it's safe to assume you do them unconsciously every night.
By relieving discomfort, mouthguards also aid in the development of healthy sleeping patterns. Personalised night guards are precisely moulded to fit your mouth and align the jaw in a strain-relieving manner. You will be able to sleep without stress and enjoy a better night's sleep.
It relieves jaw tension and pain
We also clench our teeth during sleep, something we have little or no control over. But in some cases, this habit can lead to problems. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is a tense jaw joint. When your jaw joints are misaligned, it may be an indication that you have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction.
A dental mouthguard relieves jaw stress and discomfort. The dental guard is custom-made to fit your teeth. As a result, it fits comfortably and gently in your mouth. Your jaw joints and muscles are relieved of the stress they endure when sleeping, allowing your jaw to relax.
It prevents snoring
Wearing a nightguard is one way to combat snoring.
When you clench your jaw, you may have trouble breathing. Snoring happens when you don't breathe properly while sleeping. While you sleep, the night guard keeps your top and bottom jaws from coming into contact.
If you sleep with your jaws apart, you may breathe in more air. By improving airflow, you can enhance your breathing and reduce snoring.
It saves you money
Jaw clenching and grinding may cause severe tooth damage. The damage caused by both becomes more severe over time. As a result, it is essential to detect tooth grinding and jaw clenching as soon as possible. A night guard can assist you in detecting this early and stopping it before it worsens and requires complex dental treatment.
It alleviates headache
If you notice that you often wake up with a headache, it's possible that you're clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth at night.
Headaches and toothaches can be caused by tooth grinding and clenching. Tooth grinding and clenching can cause muscle fatigue, jaw pain, earaches, and neck discomfort. Fortunately, a custom-made night guard for your teeth can assist in preventing these issues.
Why Choose Piara Waters Dental For Custom Mouthguard
We can gladly help! Our customised mouthguards are made of high-quality materials and are designed to be safe and comfortable to use. They’re an excellent way to protect your teeth from dental injury during high-impact sports or from night grinding. It will give you piece of mind to know that you and your family members are properly protected.
Call us immediately at 08 6196 4661 to schedule a dentist appointment, or come to Piara Waters Dental to get a fresh new, customised mouthguard. We are located in Harrisdale, WA.
FAQ’s About Custom Mouthguard
Who Needs A Mouthguard?
A mouthguard may also be recommended for both children and adults. Your dentist may advise you or your child to use a mouthguard if you or your child:
- Have bruxism, or grinding teeth at night.
- Play a contact sport that increases the risk of you being hit in the face, such as basketball, football, lacrosse, hockey, or soccer.
- Engaging in physical activities or non-contact sports like ice skating, gymnastics, or biking poses a high fall risk.
The best way to protect yourself is to wear a mouthguard made by your dentist. Before getting a mouthguard, you should get a dental checkup to make sure you don’t require any further dental work.
The dental technician makes a mouthguard that fits your mouth and teeth, usually after obtaining a digital impression of your teeth or creating a mould of your teeth.
How Do Mouthguards Work?
How Do You Take Care Of Your Mouthguard?
A mouthguard can gather bacteria from your mouth. So it’s important to take time to carefully clean your teeth before putting on a mouthguard. Cleaning the mouthguard is as simple as the following steps:
- Keep the mouthguard away from direct sunlight and hot water. It has the potential to deform the mouthguard and cause it to lose its shape.
- When not in use, store the mouthguard in a sturdy, ventilated plastic case.
- After each wear, rinse your mouthguard with cold water and clean it with a brush and soapy water, then air-dry it.
How Long Should You Wear Your Mouthguard?
It is advisable to use a mouthguard during the entire game.
When using mouthguards for treatment, it is critical that you follow your dentist’s exact instructions. A night guard for bruxism should last between six months and three years. You will eventually need to replace your night guard. A bruxism night guard takes the pressure created by grinding away from your teeth. As a result, it will cause wear and tear.
How Long Do Mouth Guards Last?
The Cost of Mouthguards
Your mouthguard’s cost will depend on the type of mouthguard you choose.
Mouthguards can be purchased over-the-counter for $15-$60. Nonetheless, a custom-made mouthguard will provide the best protection from a mouth injury.
During your dental check-up, the dentist will be able to offer you an actual quote for the custom mouthguard, although the average price for adults is between $125 and $300. Children’s sports mouthguards, on the other hand, cost between $80 and $100. If you have private health insurance, the cost of service may vary.