A mouthguard designed to fit anyone’s smile can be uncomfortable for you, and offer less protection against dental trauma. Fortunately, you can seek a custom mouthguard at your St. Louis, MO dentist’s office. By using advanced imaging technology to map your smile, a precisely constructed mouthguard can be made for you, or a family member. This protection can be important for people who engage in physical sports, but guards can also be made for people who need to protect their teeth against the effects of nightly bruxism, or teeth grinding. If nothing is done to keep your smile safe from grinding, dental damage can occur.
The Difference Between A Custom Guard, And A One-Size-Fits-All Guard
When your mouthguard is made to fit your smile specifically, it can be more comfortable to wear. It can also stay more secure when you are active. This is important, because a loose mouthguard can leave the wearer vulnerable to an injury. If this takes place, restorative dental care may be needed to address a chipped, cracked, or even lost tooth.
Using A Mouthguard To Keep A Young Smile Safe
If your child’s extracurricular activities involve sports, it can be natural to worry about injuries. Dental damage can be an unfortunate result when kids engage in athletic competitions; fortunately, custom mouthguards can protect them. This is one of many ways Dr. Johnson-G’Sell can make sure her young patients are enjoying great oral health support. Pediatric dental visits offer important support because the development of your child’s oral structures can be monitored, which can lead to the early detection and treatment of problems. It also helps to instill them with an understanding of how to keep their teeth healthy, and why it is important that they do so.
Magnolia Family Dental Can Provide Custom Mouthguards
At Magnolia Family Dental, you can pick up a custom mouthguard to help keep your young athlete’s smile in great condition. In addition to providing custom guards for sports, our practice can provide them to help patients who struggle with a nightly teeth grinding habit. With the right protection, you can keep teeth safe from painful, unattractive damage. You can find out more by calling Magnolia Family Dental in Kirkwood/St. Louis, MO, today at 314-822-4521.
