MOUTHGUARD
FAQ
WHAT
IS A MOUTHGUARD?
An athletic mouthguard is a plastic device that
is placed onto the upper teeth to prevent or reduce
injuries. Mouthguards are common among sports where
injuries may prove costly to repair if not permanent.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOUTHGUARDS?
Stock
mouthguard:
This is the lowest cost option with the lowest degree
of protection. There is limited and often no fit
adjustment. To remain in the mouth, this mouthguard
requires the jaw to be closed at all times. Therefore,
breathing and speech is limited. A stock mouthguard
is an unacceptable form of protection.
Mouth-formed
mouthguard:
Boil-and-Bite and Shell-Liner mouthguards are examples
of this option. These mouthguards allow for an increased
amount of fit adjustment compared to the stock mouthguard,
however, they don't compare to a custom-made mouthguard.
They are also challenging to fit properly. A mouth-formed
mouthguard offers limited protection.
Custom-made mouthguard: This
is the ultimate in protection. These mouthguards
are custom-fitted to the individual's teeth. They
provide the best protection while offering the best
in comfort.
WHERE
ARE MOUTHGUARDS RECOMMENED? WHICH SPORTS?
Acrobatics,
Basketball, Baseball, Bicycle riding, Boxing, Gymnastics,
Rugby, Shot putting, Skiing, Weightlifting, Hockey,
Football, Power lifting, Rollerblading, Sky diving,
Soccer, Squash, Wrestling, Racquetball, Surfing,
Skateboarding, Volleyball, Water polo, Martial Arts
WHAT
ARE THE BENEFITS OF A CUSTOM-FITTED MOUTHGUARD?
A
Custom-Fitted Mouthguard provides the ultimate level
of:
o
Protection o Comfort o Breathing o Speech o Durability
o Tear-resistancy
WHAT
ARE THE AREAS OF PROTECTION?
Head:
Prevents concussions by absorbing the shock upon
impact.
Teeth:
Prevents permanent tooth damage by deflecting forces.
Jaw:
Provides extra support to the jaw therefore reducing
jaw fractures.
TMJ:
The Temporomandibular Joint is protected from dislocation.
Lips
& Cheeks:
Prevents lacerations of the tongue, lips, cheeks,
chin and gums.
HOW
DO I CARE FOR MY MOUTHGUARD?
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Clean your mouthguard before and after each use
by rinsing it with soap and cold water (NOT HOT).
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" Place the mouth guard in a firm, well-ventilated
plastic container to store or transport.
" Keep your mouthguard away from direct sunlight,
hot water, or hot surfaces to minimize altering
its shape.
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Avoid bending your mouthguard, this causes the shape
to change and therefore no longer giving you the
ultimate protection.
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