General dentistry

Mouthguards in Joondanna

When it comes to mouthguards, Joondanna Family Dental has you covered. We offer a variety of mouthguards to suit your needs, whether you’re looking for protection during sports or simply want to reduce teeth grinding. With our experience, you can be sure that you’re receiving outstanding care.

Get Ultimate Protection For Your Teeth With A Mouthguard that Fits Snugly

Children and adults alike suffer from dental injuries caused by sports. In sports, whether it’s contact or non-contact, using a mouthguard is very important to prevent dental injury. Mouthguards offer the best protection against oral injuries such as chipped teeth, broken teeth, and jaw fractures.

Mouthguards are made of plastic or polymer and are worn in your mouth when playing sports. They are removable dental devices designed to protect your teeth from injuries sustained while playing sports. In addition, they are also worn while sleeping for bruxism, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnoea treatment.

Joondanna Family Dental offers custom mouthguards that are comfortable and fit well. Custom mouthguards provide a snug fit, comfort, and protection. Protect your teeth with a custom mouthguard from Joondanna Family Dental. We have state-of-the-art technology to provide you the service that you deserve.

Advantages

Advantages of Custom Mouthguards

Protection: Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and you need to be prepared. Wearing a mouthguard can help protect your teeth and gums from injury. Whether you’re an athlete or grind your teeth, mouthguards can provide you with the protection you need to maintain your beautiful smile.

Preventing injuries to your teeth and soft tissues is best achieved with custom-made mouthguards from your dentist. At Joondanna Family Dental, we believe that everyone deserves to have the best protection for their teeth and gums. Thus, we provide our patients with custom-made mouthguards to ensure maximum comfort and durability.

Snug Fit for Comfort and Efficiency: A custom mouthguard can offer maximum protection for your smile. With their custom-fit design, custom mouthguards will cover the teeth and gums entirely and fit perfectly over them. As a result, the impact force is dispersed over a wide area.

At Joondanna Family Dental, our mouthguards are made from high-quality materials and carefully fitted to suit the unique shape of your mouth. This allows them to provide maximum protection no matter how active you are. So, if you want to keep your teeth safe and healthy, contact Joondanna Family Dental today and ask about our custom-made mouthguards!

Stable: In addition to their perfect fit, custom mouthguards also have suction. Hence, you can rest assured that your mouthguard will stay in place. You don’t have to be constantly worried about them sliding around.

Joondanna Family Dental offers custom mouthguards that are comfortable and will never slide out of place. These innovative guards are comfortable, easy to wear even if you have braces, and will stay in place. Your mouthguard can be less of an issue, so you can concentrate on your game or activity.

Manage Sleep Disorders: If you are dealing with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), there are a number of common side effects that can affect your health, including snoring and other disruptions at night, such as teeth grinding and clenching. These behaviours put a lot of stress on your teeth and can lead to significant dental damage over time. However, there is an effective treatment option that can help to prevent these issues: a custom-made night guard.

Also known as an occlusal splint or mandibular advancement splint, this innovative device fits snugly over your teeth and effectively prevents cumulative stress by cushioning and protecting them from harm. And beyond its dental benefits, wearing a night guard can also help keep your airways open during sleep, preventing the potentially dangerous effects of OSA on your overall health. If you’d like to experience these benefits, visit Joondanna Family Dental today for more information.

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Why choose
Joondanna Family Dental?

An Extensive Range of Dental Treatments

Joondanna Family Dental is your one-stop shop when it comes to dental treatments. We offer an extensive range of services, including custom mouthguards. Protecting your teeth is important, and our custom mouthguards are designed to provide the utmost protection. They are made from high-quality materials and tailored to fit your mouth perfectly. Whether you’re looking for a mouthguard for grinding or sports, we can help.

Personalised Treatment Plan

Our personalised treatment plans are designed specifically for each of our patients, taking into account their unique oral health needs and goals. Whether you are an athlete looking for extra protection during training and competition, or someone who just wants to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep free from snoring or other habits that damage your teeth, Joondanna Family Dental has the right mouthguard for you.

Sedation and Relaxation Options

Joondanna Family Dental offers a wide range of treatments, including high-quality custom mouthguards. But that’s not all we offer – we also offer sedation and relaxation options to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible during your visit. Whether you need oral sedation, IV sedation, or nitrous oxide, our skilled dentists can help make sure that you feel relaxed, safe, and secure throughout the entire process.

Open on Weekends and Holidays

We believe that everyone should have access to quality dental care no matter their schedule. Our dental clinic is open on weekends and holidays. You always have the option of getting the dental services you need without having to wait. At Joondanna Family Dental, we never want inconvenience to stand in your way when getting excellent dental care.

FAQs

FAQs about Mouthguards

When are mouthguards necessary?

Mouthguards are necessary for the following reasons:

To safeguard your mouth from injury when you play a sport that exposes you to the risk of falling or getting hit in the face.
To improve sleep quality, relieve painful muscle tension, and prevent joint damage when you snore or have sleep apnoea.
To prevent damaging or wearing down your teeth if you have bruxism, or grind or clench your teeth at night.

What are the benefits of mouthguards?

A mouthguard protects your gums, teeth, tongue, and cheeks from injuries caused by sports or teeth grinding. It can prevent chipped teeth, tooth loss, and nerve damage. It can also help you avoid damaging the soft tissues of your gums, inside cheeks, tongue, and lips.

How are mouthguards made to fit my mouth?

Taking a dental impression is the first step in creating a custom mouthguard that fits the unique contours of your teeth and gums. During your visit, your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and send it to the dental laboratory. A dental technician will make the mouthguard out of thermoplastic polymer using the mould as a model.

What are the differences between a custom mouthguard and an over-the-counter mouthguard?

Over-the-counter mouthguards, like boil-and-bite mouthguards and stock mouthguards, come in generic one-size-fits-all styles. They can be purchased at most drug stores and sporting goods stores. In contrast, custom mouthguards are created by your dentist from dental impressions. They are custom-made to fit your teeth and mouth.

Due to their suction, custom mouthguards will not fall out since they will stay in place. Keeping the mouthguard in place using your tongue or lips isn’t necessary. Over-the-counter mouthguards may cost less. However, they do not cover the teeth and gums enough and do not have the suction effect.

Since over-the-counter mouthguards aren’t custom-fitted, they are bulky and uncomfortable. In addition to their superior protection, custom mouthguards fit better and allow you to speak comfortably. They also do not make breathing difficult.

Since they fit more comfortably and can be tailored to fit specific conditions, custom mouthguards or night guards can also be used to treat bruxism, sleep apnea, and snoring. An over-the-counter mouthguard is meant mainly for sports and is not recommended for bruxism, sleep apnea, or snoring. A night guard serves a different purpose. It is designed differently from what you would wear for sports. Wearing an improper mouthguard can lead to injury.

How often do I have to replace my mouthguard?

It is recommended to replace your mouthguard every two to three years. This is because that’s how long they usually last before signs of wear or holes appear. However, over-the-counter mouthguards may require replacement more frequently.

How do I clean my mouthguard?

Before and after using your mouthguard, you should clean it as follows:

Do not use hot water or leave in the car where it can melt.
Wash your mouthguard with lukewarm or cool water. The thermoplastic materials used to make mouthguards can warp when exposed to hot or warm water.
Use dish soap and water to get rid of any lingering bacteria or food particles.
Next, brush it gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush and nonabrasive toothpaste.
You can soak in denture cleaning tablet once a week, but not necessary.
After soaking your mouthguard in the solution, let it dry on a clean, hard surface.