Now is the time to take simple steps to protect your smile from future damage. Our Santa Monica dentists are here to help you make a plan to safeguard your smile. For many of us, this means obtaining and wearing a mouthguard during contact sports and extreme activities. Today, we’re talking about the important components of the custom-fit mouthguard…
Protection
A well-fitting mouthguard protects a patient’s teeth by shielding the dental enamel from direct contact, and redistributing energy on impact. Personalized oral appliances are designed to stay in place even in extreme conditions.
Structural Support
You want to wear an oral appliance that allows you to maintain a healthy bite and temporomandibular joints when it is in place. Custom-crafted mouthguards are designed to work with your existing dental structure.
Comfort
We want to make sure that your mouthguard feels comfortable once in place, after all, these oral appliances are only effective as long as you actually wear them! Patients report that personalized mouthguards are, on the whole, much more comfortable than generic options.
Durability
We create protective mouthguards that are designed to last for a long time. Thermoplastic materials hold up against the wear and tear of regular use, as well as frequent cleanings.
Both pediatric and adult patients can benefit from protective dental gear. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation with our Santa Monica dentists, please give our office a call, or use the Contact Us page on our website to submit an inquiry.