EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM A MOUTHGUARD

EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM A MOUTHGUARD

That is a bold statement!  There are many different kinds of mouth guards to wear.  Some examples are: Sports Guards, Snore Guards, Bleach Guards and Bite Guards.  

Think about it, anyone playing sports needs to protect their teeth.  Most people young and old participating in sports are very lucky to avoid dental accidents.  It’s a no brainer to wear a guard for contact sports like football and hockey, but these sports also wear helmets.  I’m sorry to report that I have had to treat dental injuries in many non-contact sports.  I have had patients break teeth playing tennis, swimming, golfing and especially playing basketball and soccer.  I wouldn’t consider playing basketball and soccer non-contact sports, but go ask a coach.  The Under Armour Company is now advertising guards for weight lifters talk about grinding your teeth!  So let’s add going to the gym as a sport needing tooth protection.

Let’s talk about all the other dental guards people consider as medically necessary.  Ask someone who snores if they have tried all the over-the-counter snore guards on the market without success.   If you don’t suffer from sleep apnea, you should consider having a custom dental snore guard made by your dentist, there are several options available.

The most successful bleach systems available are based on a custom fitted soft guard made to deliver peroxide based bleach.  These guards can also be used to deliver extra fluoride to people with sensitive teeth.   Many orthodontic patients use their hard guards as both retainers and bleach trays.

The second most common reason a dentist makes a patient a mouth guard is to treat Bruxism  (clenching and or grinding of teeth) or Temporomandibular Joint, TMJ disorders.   These types of guards helps relieve pain associated with these disorders. 

Because there are many kinds of dental appliances/mouth guards and many different dental materials used to make such guards, why not speak to your dentist to see if you are a candidate for a mouth guard.  One set of models made by your dentist can be used to fabricate many different kinds of guards.

Think about it, get one mold taken and your dentist can make you, Bleach Trays, a Sports Guard, treat your stressful grinding and even help you stop snoring!!!! Pretty cool stuff!!!!

To keep your smile fresh and clean always remember to ….. Swish, Floss, Brush and Swish again everyday if not twice a day and continue to see your dentist at least every six months or as often as your dentist prescribes.  

EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM A MOUTHGUARD

That is a bold statement!  There are many different kinds of mouth guards to wear.  Some examples are: Sports Guards, Snore Guards, Bleach Guards and Bite Guards.  

Think about it, anyone playing sports needs to protect their teeth.  Most people young and old participating in sports are very lucky to avoid dental accidents.  It’s a no brainer to wear a guard for contact sports like football and hockey, but these sports also wear helmets.  I’m sorry to report that I have had to treat dental injuries in many non-contact sports.  I have had patients break teeth playing tennis, swimming, golfing and especially playing basketball and soccer.  I wouldn't consider playing basketball and soccer non-contact sports, but go ask a coach.  The Under Armour Company is now advertising guards for weight lifters talk about grinding your teeth!  So let’s add going to the gym as a sport needing tooth protection.

Let’s talk about all the other dental guards people consider as medically necessary.  Ask someone who snores if they have tried all the over-the-counter snore guards on the market without success.   If you don’t suffer from sleep apnea, you should consider having a custom dental snore guard made by your dentist, there are several options available.

The most successful bleach systems available are based on a custom fitted soft guard made to deliver peroxide based bleach.  These guards can also be used to deliver extra fluoride to people with sensitive teeth.   Many orthodontic patients use their hard guards as both retainers and bleach trays.

The second most common reason a dentist makes a patient a mouth guard is to treat Bruxism  (clenching and or grinding of teeth) or Temporomandibular Joint, TMJ disorders.   These types of guards helps relieve pain associated with these disorders. 

Because there are many kinds of dental appliances/mouth guards and many different dental materials used to make such guards, why not speak to your dentist to see if you are a candidate for a mouth guard.  One set of models made by your dentist can be used to fabricate many different kinds of guards.

Think about it, get one mold taken and your dentist can make you, Bleach Trays, a Sports Guard, treat your stressful grinding and even help you stop snoring!!!! Pretty cool stuff!!!!

To keep your smile fresh and clean always remember to ….. Swish, Floss, Brush and Swish again everyday if not twice a day and continue to see your dentist at least every six months or as often as your dentist prescribes.  

Please visit my website, roberthwaldmandds.com, and you will find many helpful videos which will explain many dental treatments.

:) Dr. Rob