Custom Fitted
Mouth Guards
Every year, more than five million teeth are knocked out globally during sporting activities and accidents. Beyond the immediate physical pain, dental trauma often leads to significant psychological stress and substantial long-term financial costs for restorative treatments like implants or bridges.
Customised Mouth Guard
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends that all people who play contact and collision sports should use professionally-made, custom fitted mouth guards.
As opposed to generic over-the-counter mouth guards, customised ones match the exact structure of your mouth. This provides high levels of safety as well as comfort. It’s important to consult your dentist as stock mouthguards available in sporting goods stores are inadequate and do not produce optimum protection.
While you want your kids to take part in sports activities, you also want to be aware of the potential risks of injuries. Most sports injuries to children are preventable, especially injuries that are dental-related! Mouthguards are a good solution to protect your child’s teeth from damage. Contact us to know more.
The need for custom fitted mouth guards extends beyond the realm of sports. Their use is also common in dealing with cases of night time teeth grinding, with adults and children alike.
At Brite Dental Group, we believe the most effective dental treatment is the one that prevents injury in the first place. A professionally fitted, custom mouthguard is the gold standard in protecting your teeth, lips, and jaw from preventable trauma.
The Problem with Store-Bought "Boil-and-Bite" Guards
Many patients consider over-the-counter (OTC) mouthguards from sporting goods stores as a budget-friendly option. However, from a clinical perspective, these “stock” guards often provide a false sense of security:
- Inadequate Protection: Because they are not molded to your unique dental anatomy, they can easily dislodge during impact, leaving teeth vulnerable.
- Difficulty Breathing and Speaking: Generic guards are often bulky, making it hard for athletes to communicate on the field or breathe efficiently.
- Poor Compliance: If a mouthguard is uncomfortable, athletes (especially children) are less likely to wear them consistently.
The Advantage of a Brite Dental Custom-Fitted Guard
A custom-fitted mouthguard is designed using a precise impression or digital scan of your teeth. This ensures the device stays firmly in place even during high-intensity contact.
- High Impact Absorption: We use multi-layered, professional-grade materials that distribute the force of a blow, significantly reducing the risk of tooth fractures and concussions.
- Custom Comfort: Because the guard matches the exact contours of your mouth, it feels natural, allowing you to focus on your performance rather than your gear.
- Durability: While kids will eventually outgrow their guards as their mouths develop, a custom guard is built to withstand the rigors of an entire sports season.
Beyond the Field: Protection for Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
The need for custom mouthguards isn’t limited to the rugby field or the boxing ring. Many adults and children suffer from Bruxism—the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth during sleep.
Left untreated, night-time grinding can lead to worn-down enamel, chronic jaw pain (TMJ disorders), and cracked teeth. We provide custom-fitted occlusal splints (night guards) that act as a protective barrier, preserving your natural tooth structure and alleviating muscle tension.
Family Dentist in Browns Plains
This family dentist in Browns Plains also provides a full range of dental services including root canal treatment, fillings, extraction of teeth, cleaning and polishing, dental implants, dentures, veneers, crowns and bridges, tooth whitening, custom fitted mouth guards, as well as preventive dentistry for children.
Call us to schedule your comprehensive dental exam now at 07 3800 4140.