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A mouth guard is a protective dental appliance that safeguards your teeth against damage and excessive wear. Sports guards are often worn during athletic activities. They are also used to protect patients with bridges or braces. Typically, mouth guards can be clear or colored and are designed to fit over the upper teeth. This type of device not only prevents damage to the teeth, but it also protects the lips, tongue, and cheeks.

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Types of Mouth Guards

At WestLake Dental Care, we offer custom-fitted mouth guards of any color, including clear. There are several types available, such as:

Custom-fitted. A custom-fitted mouth guard is considered the best option because it is made to fit your mouth perfectly. Custom-fitted mouth guards are made by your dentist by taking an impression of your teeth. They tend to be more expensive than the other versions, but because they are customized, usually offer the best fit.

Boil and bite. These mouth protectors can be bought at many sporting goods stores and drugstores and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. They are first softened in water (boiled), then inserted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth. However, boil and bite mouth guards often still do not fit as well as a custom made mouth guard, and may still feel bulky, or may not fit well if you have braces. They are based on an “average” head and mouth size, and not everyone is average!

Stock or Pre-made. These are inexpensive and can be worn immediately. They are usually made of foam material. Typically, stock mouth guards do protect your teeth but are the most ill-fitting. They can be bulky and can make breathing and talking difficult, which can be especially annoying if the mouth guard is for organized sports.

How Is a Custom Mouth Guard Made?

A custom mouth guard is made at a dentist’s office. First, a 3D scan is taken of your teeth. The scan is then sent to a lab which will create the mouth guard. In some cases, you may be able to choose the color of your mouth guard, or select a clear mouth guard. A week or two later, your mouth guard will be ready for a try-on. Your dentist will watch you try the mouth guard, and may adjust or trim it to make sure that it fits smoothly and securely in your mouth. Your mouth guard will typically come with a case to protect it when you are not using it.

Protect Yourself With a Custom Mouth Guard

WestLake Dental Care offers custom-fitted mouth guards as a part of our comprehensive oral health services. If you have braces or other orthodontic treatment and regularly participate in athletics or contact sports, we strongly recommend having a custom mouth guard made, as your teeth and mouth are more prone to injury under these circumstances. Contact our team today for more information about whether or not a mouth guard is right for you!

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