There are a number of different types of mouthguards, the type you chose could very well have an impact on the degree of protection you have in the event you are involved in a sports related accident. A sports mouthguard is available in three different styles and there are a number of reasons why you would pick one over the other.
- A basic mouthguard that you can purchase in any sporting goods shop or pharmacy is by far the least expensive and it provides the least in the way of protection. These mouthguards are preset when they are manufactured and if they don’t fit properly when you first buy it, they will either slip and slide if they are too large or pinch the gums if they are too small. In either case, these distractions will have a detrimental effect on the wearer and in many cases; this sports mouthguard is quickly discarded. When this happens, the participant exposes himself to injury.
- A “boil and bite” mouthguard is also available online and in most sporting goods stores. These mouthguards are somewhat more expensive than the basic guard but not to the point where they are unattainable. The differences between a boil and bite guard and a stock guard are quite substantial. Although forming this style of mouthguard so that it fits the teeth correctly is easier said than done, all it takes is a little heat and a little perseverance. Although these guards are purchased elsewhere, a dentist can actually help you get the correct fit.
- A true custom fit mouthguard is something that is available from the dentist. Once the dentist takes the impression, the dental laboratory does the rest. A sports mouthguard procured from the dentist is produced from a laminate material which means it is strong and quite thin, thus allowing for excellent breathing and speech. These mouthguards, to be effective must protect all the teeth; molar to molar. In the past it was thought that mouthguards that only protected from the bicuspids was sufficient but it is now recognized that during a heavy impact, such as one gets in football, the player will forcibly clench his teeth which can result in a fracture.
When it comes to a sports mouthguard, the quality of protection is what is most important, base your selection on the sport you play, the frequency and how hard you play the game.
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