Sports Guard
What are the different types of mouthguards?
The 3 Most Common Types:
Different thicknesses, designs, and hardness
1. Stock mouthguards
2. Boil and bite
3. Custom-made
What is a nightguard?
A nightguard is a protective dental appliance, usually plastic, that fits over the teeth. Hard Acrylic nightguards cover the occlusal surfaces of the teeth only.
It is worn while sleeping to prevent damage caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) or clenching.
They are similar to mouthguards but used for a different purpose.
What is a mouthguard's purpose?
The purpose of a nightguard is to protect the teeth and jaw from the harmful effects of grinding or clenching, such as tooth wear, jaw pain, and headaches. It helps cushion the teeth and relieve pressure on the jaw.
What are the characteristics of an effective mouthguard?
What are the characteristics of an effective mouthguard?
What is a boil-and-bite mouthguard?
This type of mouthguard is purchased over the counter and softened in hot water before being adapted to the teeth.
This condition involves involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth, often during sleep.
What is bruxism?
List some care of maintenance for an oral appliance:
-There are professional cleaners to soak in such as Polydent.
-Boil and bite OTC should not be cleaned in hot water, will cause distortion.
-white Distilled Vinegar works great too.
Unlike an athletic mouthguard, the primary purpose of a night guard is to prevent this habit from damaging the teeth.
What is grinding and clenching (bruxism)?
A patient should replace a sports guard if it becomes __, ___, ___,____or experiences this common change over time.
Answer: Torn, distorted, wear, or loss of fit
Patients should avoid exposing their night guard to this because it can distort the appliance.
extreme heat or boiled water