Custom fitted mouthguards
Designed to offer the very best in comfort and protection, custom fitted mouthguards are custom made for each individual to protect both the teeth and mouth. Mouthguards are simple but very effective devices commonly used to protect your teeth when playing sports or other activities where there is a danger of impact on your mouth, teeth or jaw. The mouthguard provides protection against the loss of, and damage to, your teeth. Custom fitted mouthguards individually tailored to the individual are comfortable to wear and offer the highest level of protection.
Stock standard mouthguards available from chemists and sports stores usually provide a very minimal amount of protection. The guards are designed to fit as many mouths as possible. Subsequently, the stock standard mouthguards usually fail to cover all of the back teeth and do not fit in the mouth correctly. As the mouthguard moves around the wearer has to clench their teeth to try and keep the mouthguard in place. This makes it hard to breathe, talk and focus. The other type of mouthguard available is the ‘boil and bite’ mouthguards which are better than the stock standard but often provide a very thin layer of protection. When boiled and then fitted, the user bites into the warm, soft plastic to mould the shape which also squashes and compresses the plastic. Consequently, the layer of protection is compromised and thins out. These mouthguards can also be very bulky and uncomfortable in the mouth. The custom mouthguard is by far the most comfortable and offers the best protection. It is a small investment in the future comfort and health of your teeth.