Prevents jaw fractures by acting as a cushion between upper and lower jaw.Provides a comfortable fit allowing for natural breathing and speaking.
The structure is made by layering superheated plastic to precise specifications and is then cooled to create an extremely durable piece of dental wear. The mold is then sent to the lab, where the actual mouth guard is created. This is generally done using a dental putty that forms to all the crevices of each tooth and creates an exact mold of your smile. How is a Mouth Guard Made?įirst, your dentist will take an impression of your teeth. They’re highly personalized, as your dentist can adjust the thickness of the mouth guard, and they’re designed to fit perfectly in your mouth with no adjustments needed.
The American Dental Association predicts that roughly 2 million teeth are lost during athletic competition per year, making mouthguards a necessity for contact sports. They can be made for either sports or for nighttime teeth grinding and are created differently depending on the intended use.
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Custom-fit mouth guards are prescribed and created by a dental professional from thermoplastic material and are based on a detailed mold taken of your mouth and teeth.
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