Shock Doctor Single/Double Braces Mouthguard with Upper and Lower Teeth Protection for Sports — Instant Fit Technology with No Moulding or Boiling for Youth and Adult Sizes

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There are essentially three types of molds you can choose from outside of your dentist’s office, and they each serve a different purpose. The key issue is how to increase mouthguard usage in student-athletes. Basketball players who sporadically wore their mouthguard reported forgetfulness (n=11/15) as being a factor and those who never wore a mouthguard (n=21/31) reported having never thought about wearing one. Thus, a reminder to players before and during practice and games may be a simple intervention to improve mouthguard wear. A previously published survey of coaches’ knowledge and views about mouthguard use reported 73% understood their athletes were at risk for orofacial injury, yet nearly one-third would still not support mouthguard use when not mandated by the sport, even if the mouthguards were provided for free. 46 If the National Federation of State High School Association mandated mouthguard use for basketball and other sports, coaches, parents, orthodontists and dentists may be more likely to encourage mouthguard use. Marketing campaigns with sports stars might be useful to increase mouthguard awareness and use.

Buying and wearing a night guard when you also have braces can be difficult, and in many cases, a professionally-fit night guard from your dentist or orthodontist is the best way to go. When you have braces, your mouth is changing all the time; a professional fitting allows you to get exactly what you need without damaging your braces is often the best approach, says Jaclyn Tomsic, MD, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Ohio’s Center for Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery. Mouthguards can also help to reduce snoring, which happens due to vibrations of soft tissue in your upper airway. They tend to work similarly to mouthguards for sleep apnea. Both types work by pulling your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open. Sleeping should be the one daily activity when your entire body is at rest, but that’s not always the case. Some health problems don’t stop just because you fall asleep, causing you to wake up in the morning with sleep-related aches and pains; one of the most common of these is bruxism, or grinding your teeth, and according to Dr. Rhonda Kalasho, DDS, CEO of TruGlo Modern Dental, it’s often brought on by snoring, stress, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea. It is important to use a mouthguard that fits properly. A person should take the time to research and choose one that does the best job of meeting their needs and the shape of their mouth. Mouth guards are coverings worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports.Experience the award-winning protection of the SOVA Aero Night Guard and enjoy relief from teeth grinding. Named the Dental Advisor's Best Product Category Award winner for 3 years in a row, the SOVA Aero Night Guard is scientifically designed to protect your teeth from a night of grinding. Powered by Diffusix™ Technology, this innovative guard provides 1.6mm of non-compressible, perforated material for superior protection and a remoldable design for custom comfort in minutes. Most mouthguards are made of durable, heat-cured plastic, though some use acrylic materials. Reputable labs should use safe, high-quality components that stand up to testing. Customers with latex allergies may want to read the product description carefully to ensure the mouthguard is latex-free, while some shoppers may also prefer to look for a BPA-free option.

Place the mouth guard in a firm, perforated container to store or transport it. This permits air circulation and helps to prevent damage. If the mouth guard is acrylic, keep it in fresh clean water. Additionally, using a mouthguard consistently may help someone become used to the guard and fall asleep more easily.There are a variety of ways to clean your mouthguard. You can gently brush it with your toothbrush and toothpaste, rinse it with soap and water, clean it with vinegar, or use a denture cleaner. Make sure to read the instructions on your specific mouthguard so that you don't damage it by cleaning it the wrong way. Why do my teeth hurt after wearing mouth guards? Jaclyn Tomsic, MD, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Ohio’s Center for Oral, Facial, and Implant Surgery