Horizon Family Dental Care offers custom mouthguards in Baltimore, MD, for patients who need to protect their teeth and gums. A custom mouthguard is the best option if you play sports or grind your teeth. This stress-free option offers the best fit, comfort, and safety.
Why Choose a Custom Mouthguard?
Horizon Family Dental Care will design a custom mouthguard to fit your teeth. A custom fit makes this custom mouthpiece better than the kind you find in stores. There are many more benefits to getting your mouthguard from your dentist, including:
Perfect Fit: We will create a custom mold of your teeth to make the mouthguard. A dental lab will create a custom mouthguard that is specifically designed for your dental structure. They will fit precisely and comfortably, unlike generic versions that might feel too tight or loose.
Greater Comfort: Because they fit so well, you will barely notice you have your mouthguard in. This comfort is crucial when you need to wear a mouthguard for a long time, such as during a sports game or throughout the night.
Enhanced Protection: If you mouthguard fits precisely in your mouth, that means it will better protect your teeth from hard blows to the face. Our custom mouthguards offer a strong barrier that absorbs and distributes the force of any blow. You will have a much lower risk of dental injuries when wearing your custom mouth piece versus a store-bought one.
Durability: Your custom mouthguard will last longer than the store-bought version. Made from high-quality materials, they can withstand more wear and tear. In the long run, getting a custom mouthguard over a store-bought one makes it the more cost-effective choice.
Custom Sports Mouthguards: Vital for Athletes
A custom mouthguard is an essential part of your uniform if you play contact sports. We offer this type of mouthguard to better protect our patient’s teeth. A custom mouthguard will reduce your risk of injuries to the mouth and concussions. They are also more likely to stay in place during intense activity compared to generic mouthguards.
If you or your child plays certain sports like football, hockey, or lacrosse, they are at risk for many types of dental injuries. When wearing a custom-made mouthpiece, you will have peace of mind knowing the risk of injury is lower. Also, if you know your teeth are properly protected, you can focus on the game and your performance.
Nightguards: Protecting Teeth While You Sleep
If you grind your teeth at night, a nightguard can help prevent damage. A custom nightguard will fit perfectly and is comfortable, allowing you to sleep better.
Over-the-counter nightguards are usually bulky and uncomfortable. They may even cause damage to your teeth if they do not fit properly. Night-time teeth grinding can lead to dental issues, including worn-down teeth, jaw pain, and headaches.
Horizon Family Dental Care can provide you with a custom-fit nightguard. Your new dental appliance will put up a barrier between your top and bottom teeth. This barrier will prevent you from grinding your teeth against each other when you are asleep.
The dental lab will use material to create your mouthpiece that is comfortable and durable. It will likely last you many years if you care for it and keep it clean. A nightguard will not disrupt you while you sleep.
How to Get a Custom Mouthguard in Baltimore, MD
At your consultation, your dentist will talk to your about your specific needs. It is important that we know which type of mouthguard you need. A mouthguard for sports cannot be used as a nightguard to prevent teeth grinding. Our office will provide you with a custom dental appliance to meet your specific needs. The process to get a mouthguard includes:
Initial Consultation/Dental Impressions: Your dentist will look at your teeth to ensure they are healthy. Then we will get dental impressions. The dental molds are vital to making sure your mouthguard fits precisely. We will ship the molds of your teeth to a dental lab. A lab tech will create your custom mouthguard. This process will take about two weeks.
Final Fitting: Once we receive your new mouthguard from the lab, you will return to our Baltimore dental office. Your dentist will have you try on the mouthguard to make sure it fits perfectly. Your dentist can make minor adjustments to ensure maximum comfort and protection.