A Mouth Guard

There are two main reasons why you may require a mouth guard. If you participate in sports, a mouth guard is imperative when it comes to protecting your teeth and mouth from injury. Any kind of sport that could result in a blow to the mouth area is one for which a guard should be worn. The other reason to wear a protector in your mouth is to prevent nighttime bruxism or teeth grinding. Left untreated, bruxism can lead to pain in the jaw, head, neck and shoulders and can even cause damage to the temporomandibular joint.

When buying a protector for sports use, check out the offerings from the Shock Doctor company. They sell all kinds of protective guards for kids and adults. You'll find their prices very reasonable and their products of high quality. This company even makes a mouth guard for athletes who wear braces. It comes with a special guard to fit over the braces and prevent lacerations to the mouth. The Shock Doctor guards are available with or without straps depending on how stable and sturdy you need them to be.

You might also want to consider a boil and bite mouth guard for both sporting purposes and nighttime bruxism. Just make sure you choose the right kind of guard, some will specify they are for sports only while others are clearly marked for teeth grinding. These guards are placed in boiling water for approximately 50 seconds, cooled for approximately 20 then placed in the mouth for fitting. Gently biting down will help fit the guard to your mouth, just make sure to follow all manufacturer's instructions to the letter for the best fit.

Another way to buy a mouth guard is to do so through your dentist. If you are suffering from pain due to grinding and clenching this is definitely the way to go. Also, some athletes choose to have their dentist fit and create their mouth guard. This is especially recommended for serious athletes and youth athletes. Children and teen mouths grow as they age, so the perfect time to fit new mouth guards is during their six month checkup. This will ensure they get the perfect fit and best quality possible.

 

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