Mouthguards for Sports – MOUTHGUARD CANBERRA
Sports Mouthguards are recommended all over the world for many sports. Playing sports without a professionally made mouthguard means you are twice as likely to suffer an injury to your teeth or the soft tissues of your mouth. Please resist the temptation to use the “one size fits all” mouthguard that is available from the sporting stores as its fit would be loose not aligning with the contours of your teeth and thus very insecure causing more injury. This is the reason why Sports Mouthguards that are professionally made by our Canberra Dentists are recommended.
Mouthguards made by NorthSide Family Dental process starts by our Canberra Dentists taking a impression of your teeth. Our Canberra Dentists will seek your input on the type of sports you will need the mouthguard for. This impression will be sent off to a fabricating lab for the construction of a suitable mouthguard which will be made out of durable resin. This mouthguard fits your teeth perfectly, so there’s no looseness and you can speak normally. With proper care, your mouthguard can last for more multiple seasons of active sports.
It’s important to protect your mouthguard from damage and keep it clean since it spends a lot of time in your mouth.
To get the most out of your mouthguard, follow these steps:
- Brush and floss your teeth before putting in your mouthguard.
- Rinse your mouthguard with cool water or mouthwash before putting it in and after taking it out. Avoid using hot water, which can warp its shape.
- Use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean it after each use.
- Regularly check for holes or other signs of damage, which mean it needs to be replaced.
- Bring your mouthguard to any dentist appointments you have. They can make sure it still fits properly and works.
- Store your mouthguard in a hard container with some ventilation to protect it and allow it to dry out between uses.
- Keep your mouthguard out of reach of any pets, even if the guard is in a container.
Please bear in mind that Sports Mouthguards don’t last forever. Please replace your sports mouthguard as soon as you start to notice any holes or signs of wear, or every two to three years.
If you are with HCF health insurance, you are entitled for a Sports mouthguard for FREE every calender year which is totally covered under your HCF health fund insurance policy
