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Custom Mouthguards at East Adelaide Dental Studio
If you or your child are active in sport, then injuries like concussions or broken teeth are a serious risk. Fortunately, a custom-made mouthguard offers the best protection when it comes to protective mouthpieces.
Even if your sport team doesn’t require a mouthguard as part of your protective equipment, investing in the appliance can significantly lower your chances of a dental emergency.
Dental Injury Risks
According to the Australian Dental Association, 1 in 3 traumatic dental injuries are the result of playing sport. Similarly, the Sports Medicine Association Australia organisation goes on to say that approximately 50% of children involved in athletics will experience some type of a dental injury.
Wearing a sports guard during practice or competitions can lower your risk of oral injures like:
Wearing a sports guard during practice or competitions can lower your risk of oral injures like:
- Knocked out teeth
- Chipped enamel
- Lip, cheek and tongue lacerations
- Jaw fractures
Why a Custom Guard?
Investing in a professionally-made sports mouthguard from
East Adelaide Dental Studio,ensures a secure fit throughout your entire activity. Not only is it less likely to fall out if you’re pushed or bumped, but it’s also more comfortable to talk and hydrate with.
Custom sports guards are made differently than stock mouthpieces that you can buy over the counter. Designed from a model of your own mouth, the mouthpiece hugs every curve of your smile. It won’t feel loose or fall out of place easily, so that you can focus on what’s in front of you: the game. As such, they offer better protection when it comes to tooth, mouth and jaw damage.
Custom sports guards are made differently than stock mouthpieces that you can buy over the counter. Designed from a model of your own mouth, the mouthpiece hugs every curve of your smile. It won’t feel loose or fall out of place easily, so that you can focus on what’s in front of you: the game. As such, they offer better protection when it comes to tooth, mouth and jaw damage.
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The cushion that it offers helps to buffer any forces to your mouth, teeth and jaw. Limiting shock from your jaw to your head can in turn, potentially reduce the chance of concussion.
Choose a Custom Design
When you’re fitted for a custom mouthguard, we can select your favourite colour to match your team jersey or school mascot. The appliance will be ready to wear within a week.
Adults can keep wearing their mouthpiece each season but growing children will need to have their appliance updated until their mouths are fully formed.
GET FITTED TODAY
Contact our office today to request a sports guard Glenside for yourself or your student. Looking to get the entire team fitted? We can help with that too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom-made mouthguards offer the best protection against sports-related injuries, such as concussions and broken teeth. Even if your sport doesn’t require one, investing in a custom mouthguard can significantly reduce the risk of dental emergencies.
According to the Australian Dental Association, one in three traumatic dental injuries results from playing sports. The Sports Medicine Association Australia also states that about 50% of children involved in athletics will experience some form of dental injury. These injuries can include knocked-out teeth, chipped enamel, lip, cheek, and tongue lacerations, and even jaw fractures.
Custom mouthguards from East Adelaide Dental Studio provide a secure fit throughout your activity. They are less likely to fall out if you’re pushed or bumped, and they offer greater comfort for talking and hydrating. These custom mouthguards are designed based on a model of your own mouth, ensuring a snug fit that won’t feel loose or easily fall out.
Custom mouthguards offer superior protection by cushioning the impact of forces on your mouth, teeth, and jaw. This cushioning helps reduce the risk of dental and jaw injuries. Additionally, by limiting shock from the jaw to the head, they may even reduce the chance of concussion.
Yes, when you get fitted for a custom mouthguard, you can select your favourite colour to match your team jersey or school mascot. This personalisation adds a fun and unique touch to your mouthguard
To get fitted for a custom mouthguard in Glenside, simply contact our office today. Whether you’re an individual athlete or looking to get the entire team fitted, we can assist you in ensuring the best protection for your sports activities.
