Sports Mouth Guard: The Ultimate Dental Shield for Fearless Athletes

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athlete using a mouth guard to protect his teeth

Have you ever noticed athletes taking brightly colored pieces from their mouths after games? They are mouth guards. The wearing of mouth guards is required by some sports regulations, while others strongly recommend it.

Sports such as boxing, football, hockey, wrestling, and others require mouth guards to protect your teeth from accidents and injuries. Here’s all you need to know about them:

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Types of Mouth Guards :

Generally, Mouth Guards Are Of Two Types

1. Over-the-counter mouth guards

Over-the-counter mouth guards come either in a standard size or in boil-and-bite form.

2. Custom-made mouth guards

These are made according to your bite and dental impressions.

A punch landing on the face of a boxer, without mouth guard
Mouth Guards offer protection to your teeth from impacts and blows

Why do you need them?

Absorbs Impact

Injuries, falls, blows and punches; your teeth are not meant to withstand it all. Many athletes suffer from dislocated teeth and mouth injuries because they didn’t take the right precautions. Wearing a mouth guard during sports involving contact or collision can prevent such injuries.

Protects Facial Muscles

Mouth guards disperse the impact of forces that could tear the facial muscles. This cushioning effect absorbs and distributes the blow’s effect, saving delicate facial skin from shock and tear.

Saves Teeth Fixures

Mouth guards protect your braces, implants, and other dental fixtures from displacement and breakage.

They act as a shield for your teeth, forming a protective case around them.

Shields Anchorage

Your teeth are anchored into your gums by roots. This anchorage supports them, holds them in position, and nourishes them. It is crucial to save these roots from impact which may lead to tooth loss. Mouth guards act as a cushion to your anchors against blows.

Saves tongue

A mouth guard acts like a buffer between your tongue and teeth. This protects the teeth and saves the tongue from bites and lacerations.

Freedom To Play

Your teeth are precious and are meant to last a lifetime. Fear of injuries should not hold you back from pursuing your games. Put on a mouth guard and play sports with peace of mind.

How to clean them

Mouth Guards should always be rinsed with plain water before and after use. However, if you think yours needs a thorough cleaning, soak them in equal parts mouthwash and water for 15 minutes.

Cleaning your mouth guard with warm water and a soft, brittle toothbrush will remove food deposits and buildup.

How To Care For Your Mouth Guards

To ensure that your mouth guards stay intact, clean, and last long follow these essential tips.

- Replace them periodically.

- Always wear them on clean teeth.

- Rinse and clean them regularly.

- Look for signs of wear and tear.

Expert Pick

While there are many brands of mouthguards in stores and online, SmilePath’s Mouth Guards are our top pick, and here’s why:

Custom

SmilePath mouth guards are custom-made to fit every customer. The process is seamless and can be done without stepping outside your house.

All you have to do is order mouth guards online, receive your impression kit at home, send back your imprints, and get custom-made mouth guards at your doorstep.

Custom-fit ensures that mouth guards can fit any mouth size and sit well on your teeth patterns, providing optimal protection without compromising comfort.

Extra Thickness

SMILEPATH mouth guards are made with BPA-free material, with 4mm thickness to provide super impact absorption and teeth protection.

Order your custom mouth guard here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color mouth guard is best?

When choosing a mouth guard, the quality and make of it decide its effectiveness against impacts. Colors are a personal choice.

Which mouth guard is best for teeth grinding?

While there’s no law to forbid you from using a mouth guard against teeth grinding, dentists recommend using a night guard to protect against teeth grinding (Bruxism).

What is the difference between a mouth guard and a night guard?

A mouth guard is generally thicker and more colorful, made with sturdier material to absorb impacts. Night guards are usually transparent and relatively thin to prevent teeth from nigh-time grinding against each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my Aligner Removal Tool for retainers?

Yes, your pull tool can be used for retainers, mouth guards and night guards

Can I use any pull tool with my aligners?

While most aligner pull tools are designed to work with clear aligners. We recommend you use the one that comes with your kit.

I have lost my pull tool. What should I do?

Don’t worry, get in touch with our customer support and we’ll send a new one right away.

Can I remove my aligners without a pull tool?

We recommend using a pull tool to take off your aligners. It saves your aligners from shape distortion by excessive pulling. However, if you feel super confident about removing them easily with hands, there’s no law against it.