Whether you’re a serious athlete or a weekend warrior, mouth protection is essential for preventing dental emergencies. At Densley Dental in Henderson, NV, Dr. Aman Sidhu provides custom mouthguards for athletes throughout the Las Vegas area. With experience as the team dentist for the Las Vegas Raiders, Dr. Sidhu understands the importance of high-quality dental protection for athletes.
Custom mouthguards not only offer a superior fit but also provide an essential safeguard against injuries. Here’s how they compare to store-bought options and why custom-fit may be your better choice.
Types of Mouthguards: Finding the Right Fit
Mouthguards come in various forms, providing different levels of comfort and protection. Let’s break down the options:
Off-the-Shelf Mouthguards
These are pre-made, inexpensive mouthguards that you can find in sports stores, big-box retailers, or drugstores. They come in small, medium, and large sizes, but it’s hard to predict which will fit your mouth best. These off-the-shelf mouthguards don’t fit snugly because they’re not made for your unique mouth anatomy. That means you usually have to clench your teeth to keep them in your mouth.
Although cheap and accessible, this type of mouthguard is also usually cheaply made, with poor tooth protection and longevity.
Boil-and-Bite Mouthguards
Boil-and-bite mouthguards are available in kits found in sports stores and online. These mouthguards require softening in hot water. Then, while the mouthguard is still pliable, you fit it over your teeth to mold it to your mouth.
While they provide a semi-custom fit, boil-and-bite mouthguards are often made of subpar materials and may not cover all teeth evenly. They may lose shape quickly, making them ineffective for mouth protection during sports.
Custom-Fit Mouthguards
Dr. Sidhu designs custom mouthguards using a mold of your teeth. This personalized fit accounts for every aspect of your mouth anatomy and fully protects your gums and teeth.
Custom-fit mouthguards are made of quality materials that can withstand impact, so they last longer and better protect against injuries.
Dr. Sidhu knows that when mouthguards hurt or feel uncomfortable, patients forget to wear them. He ensures that custom mouthguards are less bulky, more comfortable, and easier to wear than the non-custom options.
Custom Mouthguards in Henderson, NV
At Densley Dental, we believe every athlete deserves the best dental protection. Dr. Sidhu’s extensive expertise in creating custom mouthguards for both pro and casual athletes ensures you get the best protection possible.
You can protect your teeth and gums without compromising comfort, so call Densley Dental today at 702-212-6641 to schedule your consultation in Henderson, NV.
