Our Mill Valley Dentist Encourages Patients To Protect Their Smiles With Mouthguards

Written by Dr. McConnell on Mar 8, 2022

Protecting your smile from potential future damage is convenient and effective with personalized dental gear. Our Mill Valley dentists strongly encourage this for all patients who participate in extreme and contact sports. Keep reading to learn more about important considerations to keep in mind…

Protection

A mouthguard that is molded to fit snugly over your smile offers better protection than a generic alternative. Protective oral appliances are designed to protect dental enamel and redistribute energy in case of impact. It’s crucial that your guard stays in place to prevent dental trauma.

Structural Support

Well-crafted mouthguards also help you maintain healthy bite function and temporomandibular joints. An uneven or poorly balanced oral appliance can throw off the health and structure of your smile.

Comfort

Personalized protective appliances are less obtrusive and more comfortable than one-size-fit-all options. Comfort is paramount, since, after all, these mouthguards only work if you actually where them!

Durability

The thermoplastic material that we use to create mouthguards is designed to hold up to wear and tear, as well as frequent cleanings. Your dental team can give you additional guidance on ways to extend the life of your guard.

We hope that this information helps you understand the importance and possibilities of protective mouthguards. You can always learn more by calling our Mill Valley dentists!