Our dedicated dental team provides high-quality custom mouthguards to protect your teeth and improve your oral health. Whether you need protection during sports or while you sleep, our custom-fitted mouthguards offer comfort and security that store-bought options simply can’t match. Visit Irving Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Greensboro, NC for all your general dental care needs.
Custom mouthguards are special dental devices made just for you. Unlike one-size-fits-all mouthguards from stores, our mouthguards are created using impressions of your teeth for a perfect fit. This custom approach ensures maximum protection and comfort, whether you’re on the playing field or resting at night.
Sports Mouthguards: Protecting Your Smile in Action
Sports mouthguards are essential for anyone who plays contact sports or activities where impacts to the face might happen. From basketball and football to soccer and martial arts, a custom sports mouthguard can prevent serious dental injuries.
Benefits of Custom Sports Mouthguards
- Better protection against knocked-out teeth, broken teeth, and cuts to lips and gums
- More comfortable fit that stays in place during activity
- Easier breathing and speaking compared to bulky store-bought options
- Stronger material that lasts longer than over-the-counter guards
- Custom fit that properly protects your unique smile
Athletes with custom mouthguards are much less likely to suffer dental injuries. We recommend sports mouthguards for patients of all ages who participate in physical activities. Even non-contact sports like skateboarding can benefit from the protection of a custom mouthguard.
Nightguards: Relief from Teeth Grinding and Clenching
Do you wake up with headaches, jaw pain, or sensitive teeth? You might be grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep, a condition called bruxism. Over time, this can wear down your teeth, damage dental work, and cause pain in your jaw joints.
A custom nightguard creates a protective barrier between your upper and lower teeth. This prevents the damaging effects of grinding and clenching while you sleep.
How Nightguards Help
Custom nightguards reduce tooth wear and prevent cracked or chipped teeth that can result from grinding. They decrease jaw pain and headaches commonly experienced from nighttime grinding, while protecting existing dental work like crowns, veneers, and fillings. Many patients report improved sleep quality as night guards reduce tension in jaw muscles. Most importantly, they prevent further damage to your teeth and jaw that could lead to more serious dental problems in the future.
Unlike drugstore nightguards, our custom-fitted options are made from durable, high-quality materials designed for your comfort. They’re thinner, more comfortable, and provide better protection because they’re made specifically for your mouth.
What to Expect: The Custom Mouthguard Process
Getting a custom mouthguard at Irving Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is a simple, painless process:
- Initial Consultation: The dentist will examine your teeth and discuss your specific needs, whether for sports protection or nighttime grinding.
- Digital Impressions: We’ll take precise digital impressions of your teeth. This quick, comfortable process captures the exact shape of your teeth and gums.
- Custom Creation: Your impressions are used to create your personalized mouthguard in a professional dental lab. We ensure the thickness and material are perfect for your specific needs.
- Final Fitting: When your mouthguard is ready, you’ll return to our office where The doctor will check the fit and make any necessary adjustments. We’ll also show you how to properly care for your new mouthguard.
The entire process typically takes two appointments, and you’ll leave with a comfortable, effective mouthguard that’s designed just for you.
Caring for Your Custom Mouthguard
To keep your mouthguard clean and in good condition, you should rinse it with cool water before and after each use. Clean it regularly with a toothbrush and mild soap to remove bacteria and debris. Always store your mouthguard in the ventilated case we provide to allow air circulation and prevent damage.
Keep it away from hot water and direct sunlight as heat can warp the material. We also recommend bringing your mouthguard to your regular dental checkups so your dentist can inspect it for wear and ensure it continues to fit properly. With proper care, your custom mouthguard can last for years, providing ongoing protection for your smile.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don’t wait until after an injury or until tooth damage becomes severe. Protect your smile with a custom mouthguard from Irving Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Our caring team are ready to help you get the protection you need.
Call our Greensboro, NC office today at (336) 502-0142 or request an appointment online. Your smile deserves the best protection possible!