What are Mouth Guards?

Mouth guards are dental devices worn as protective coverings over your teeth. This helps in protecting your teeth and gums from damage caused by teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. It is typically made up of soft plastic and custom fitted to the patient’s mouth to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness. At our dental practice, we provide mouthguards specifically designed for you. Our mouthguards are made of soft plastic material that offers maximum comfort and effectiveness.

Types of Mouth Guards:

If you need to wear a protective mouth guard, you have multiple options from which you can choose the best for you. Here we have explained such options in brief, so that you make an informed decision with our dentists at Royal East Dental.

• Stock mouth guards: Stock mouth guards are one of the most economical and inexpensive choices. However, you may feel that they are bulky enough and make breathing and talking difficult.
• Boil and bite mouth guards: These are readily available mouth guards that are made from thermoplastic material. The material gets softened when heated and can be molded to fit your mouth by biting down on it. The fit will be superior to what you will get from stock mouth guards.
• Custom-fitted mouth guards: Our dentists will make an impression specifically designed for you. Then a cast is molded by using that impression. And the mouth guard is made from the cast by using a special material. As it is more specific and due to the extra time involved in the processing, it is more expensive. However, it often offers comfort and the best protection for your teeth.

Benefits of Mouth Guards:

Mouthguards are an essential tool for athletes and prevent dental injuries during contact sports such as while playing football and boxing. For those who suffer from sleep bruxism, an individual unconsciously grinds or clenches their teeth while they sleep.

If left untreated, bruxism can cause jaw pain, headache, and even fracture.

Our custom-fitted mouth guards provide a cushioning effect to the teeth and reduce the force of clenching or grinding. Thus it protects the teeth and alleviates the pressure on the jaw muscles.

Cost of mouth guard:

At Royal East Dental in Dundas, we offer quality mouth guards to protect your teeth and jaws at night. We understand that cost is an important consideration when it comes to dental care, which is why, we provide affordable options that do not compromise on quality.

The cost of a mouth guard will depend on several factors like the type of mouth guard you choose, the degree of customization you need, or based on your insurance coverage. We offer both standard and custom-fitted mouth guards that are tailored to fit your unique dental structure and provide superior fit and maximum protection. A dental night guard can cost anywhere from $0 to $200 under insurance coverage to $300 to $500 without insurance. Over-the-counter night guards can also cost between $50 and $100.

At Royal East Dental, we work with you to determine the type of night guard that is best for you.
We accept most dental insurance plans and can help you navigate your coverage to ensure to receive the maximum benefits.

Don’t let the cost of mouth guard prevent you from protecting your teeth and oral health. To learn more about affordable mouthguard options, schedule a consultation today.

To get your custom-fitted mouth guard, our dental team at Royal East Dental, Dundas will first take impressions of your teeth to ensure that the mouth guard fits snugly and comfortably. We will then create a custom-fitted mouth guard based on the impressions. Thus you will get optimum protection and comfort.

If you suffer from teeth grinding or clenching or participate in contact sports, do not wait any longer to protect your teeth. To know more about available mouth guard options, consult our dentists today. Our dental team is always committed to helping you maintain healthy teeth and gums for years.

FAQ

Do mouth guard need special care?

Night guards are valuable tools when it comes to protecting your teeth from bruxism or clenching and grinding. Now that you have a night guard, you should include regular cleaning of your night guard too in your oral care routine.
Rinse your night guard after removing them from your mouth. After rinsing, brush your night guard with the normal toothbrush. Do not apply toothpaste or other abrasives to the brush as it may scratch or wear out more quickly. Make sure to dry out completely before storing them. It might take 15-30 to get dried out completely.

Does insurance pay for a mouthguard?

Night guards are typically covered by dental insurance if your dentist considers this medically important. The insurance coverage depends on the severity of bruxism.

How long should my night guard will last?

Night Guards’ durability will vary based on multiple factors. A night guard has an average lifespan of 5 years, but depending on wear, it may need to be replaced in as little as 1 year.

Is there any difference between a mouthguard and a night guard?

There are very subtle differences between a mouth guard and a night guard, although the terms sometimes changed interchangeably. A night guard is typically worn while sleeping. This is used to protect the teeth and jaw from damage i.e. caused by clenching or grinding.
Mouth guards are used to protect teeth and jaws specifically during contact sports. It is important to consult with your dentist to determine the type of mouth guard that is best suited for you.