Professional MOUTH GUARDS at Brisbane Smile boutique
At Brisbane Smile Boutique, a professional mouth guard is a custom fit appliance designed to protect teeth and gums from injury, particularly during sports or other activities where there's a risk of impact to the mouth. Here's more detail about these mouth guards:
1. **Custom Fit:** Unlike over-the-counter mouth guards, professional mouth guards at Brisbane Smile Boutique are individually made to fit the unique contours of each patient’s mouth. This custom fitting is achieved through dental impressions taken by the dentist, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit.
2. **Superior Protection:** Because of their custom fit, these mouth guards provide superior protection. They more effectively absorb and distribute the force of an impact, reducing the risk of dental injuries like chipped or broken teeth, injuries to the jaw, and cuts to the lips and gums.
3. **Comfort and Durability:** Custom-fitted mouth guards are generally more comfortable to wear than standard ones, as they are specifically made for the individual’s mouth. This comfort encourages regular use, especially important for those engaged in sports. They are also made from high-quality, durable materials, designed to withstand the rigors of active use.
4. **Suitable for Various Needs:** Professional mouth guards are not only for athletes. They can also be beneficial for individuals who grind their teeth at night (bruxism) or have TMJ issues, as they help to alleviate pressure and protect the teeth.
5. **Professional Guidance:** At Brisbane Smile Boutique, the process of getting a mouth guard includes professional guidance from dental experts. This ensures that the mouth guard meets the specific needs of the patient, whether for sports, teeth grinding, or other conditions.
A professional mouth guard from Brisbane Smile Boutique offers a custom, comfortable, and effective solution for protecting your oral health in situations where your teeth might be at risk.
types of mouthguards
Mouthguards are essential for protecting teeth in various situation and come in several types:
1. **Stock Mouthguards:**
- Pre-made and ready-to-wear.
- Least expensive but offer the least protection due to limited adjustability.
- Available in sporting goods stores.
2. **Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards:**
- Made from thermoplastic material.
- Placed in hot water to soften, then placed in the mouth to shape around the teeth using finger and tongue pressure.
- Offer a better fit than stock mouthguards.
3. **Custom-Fitted Mouthguards:**
- Made by a dentist or a professional lab based on a dentist's instructions.
- Provide the best protection and comfort as they are tailored to fit the exact contours of the individual's mouth.
- More expensive than other types but recommended for athletes or individuals with specific dental needs.
4. **Night Guards:**
- Designed for individuals who grind their teeth at night (bruxism).
- Help to prevent tooth damage and reduce jaw strain.
5. **Snore Guards:**
- Specifically designed to help reduce snoring by keeping airways open during sleep.
- They position the jaw in such a way to minimize air obstruction.
Each type of mouthguard serves a different purpose and offers varying levels of protection and comfort. The choice depends on the specific needs of the individual, whether for sports protection, teeth grinding, or sleep-related issues like snoring.
trauma to the teeth
Trauma to the teeth is a high risk for those who play sport where a custom made mouthguard is required, physically and mentally impaired patients, and those who have epilepsy.
Sometimes in epilepsy, prior to a seizure, people will see an aura, and we sometimes consider making a mouthguard for these moments to prevent or limit the extent of the damage that can occur.
Children who have bite problems, can also be at six times the risk of injury, because of issues like the top teeth sitting too far forward (an overjet) and the further out the teeth are, the more likely they are to suffer trauma. When the lips cannot close because of the bite (lip incompetence), it is known that the risk of trauma to the teeth is increased. In these cases, early orthodontic intervention can move the upper front teeth back to meet the lower teeth correctly and to allow the lip to close correctly, to provide protection from the top lip, and to make the vulnerable teeth less likely to be in harm's way.
What to do it a tooth is knocked out
The current guidelines state to
☞ immediately replant the tooth
☞ if it can't be immediately replanted, hold the part of the tooth that could be seen in the smile, not the root, try not to touch the root at all, and put it in some MILK as soon as possible. Call the dentist immediately.
☞ sports team, organisations and schools should have a storage medium, called SOS DENTOBOX, which has a 3 year shelf life, and which improves the chance of successful treatment
☞ if the tooth dries out, after 5 minutes the cells on the root are starting to die, and after 30 minutes there is 50% less of a chance that the tooth is going to be able to survive the trauma
In a younger patient, the chance of the nerve repairing and healing is much higher, but in an adult, there is limited ability to heal and it is likely that the tooth will need to be at least root treated, and this is best attended to by an endodontist (root canal specialist dentist)