Mouth Guard

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Mouth guards are protective device to be worn over teeth, and often used to protect teeth from injury from teeth grinding and during sports. 

1. Sport Mouth Guard

2. Habits Mouth Guard

Mouth guards should be used by anyone when playing a contact sport s such as football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey

Adults and children who grind their teeth at night also wear mouth guard to avoid progressive teeth wear.

 To care for your mouth guard:

• Rinse your mouth guard with cold water or with a mouth rinse before and after each use or clean it with a mild soap and a toothbrush.
• Clean the mouth guard in cool, soapy water and rinse it thoroughly.
• 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.
• Protect the mouth guard from high temperatures -- such as hot water, hot surfaces, or direct sunlight -- to minimize distorting its shape.
• Occasionally check the mouth guard for general wear. If you find holes or tears in it or if it becomes loose or causes discomfort, replace it.
• Bring the mouth guard to each regularly scheduled dental visit to have your dentist exam it.