Shop 175, Watergardens Town Centre, 399 Melton Highway , Taylors Lakes 3038 | Email: admin@gardensdental.com.au

Tag: <span>custom mouthguards</span>

Gardens Dentalcustom mouthguards
Type Of Mouthguard Is Best For You
By Gardens Dental January 13, 2020 Blog ,

What Type Of Mouthguard Is Best For You?

The Australian Society of Orthodontists recommend wearing mouthguards as dental-related injuries are among the most common injuries experienced by athletes.

If you are in any way involved in physical sports activities you probably already know the importance of wearing a mouthguard to protect your teeth, jaw, and head from injury, but what type of mouthguard is best for you?

Choosing the right mouthguard for your type of sport that fits well and is comfortable to wear is essential but will any mouthguard do?

While pre-made mouthguards are readily available at many sporting goods stores, a custom-designed guard specially designed by a dentist and moulded to fit your mouth perfectly will provide the best protection against mouth and head injuries.

How does a Mouthguard Protect from Injury?

Anyone who takes part in any kind of sport that may involve physical injury should wear a mouthguard. In the same way that a helmet protects the head from injury, a mouthguard covers the teeth, jaw, and gums to prevent injury.

Not only does it absorb the shock of physical impacts, but it also offers support to the head and helps to protect the brain from injury when you get hit in the jaw, even if you are wearing a helmet.

That is why you often see boxers wearing mouthguards in addition to helmets.

How to Choose the Best Mouthguard

The range of mouthguards is constantly expanding to meet the diverse needs of people involved in different types of sporting activities. This can make it confusing to determine which mouthguard will be the best for you or your child’s sporting requirements.

Having the right information will help you make a better-informed decision and in this blog, we aim to help you do just that.

Types of Mouthguards

Basically there are three types of mouthguards available:

1. Pre-formed or Ready to Wear
This is the simplest type that can be found at many sporting goods stores or even at chemists and supermarkets that stock sports accessories. This option is convenient, affordable and ready to use immediately.

However, ‘one size fits all’ guards won’t fit well and can make it difficult to breathe and talk while playing. In addition, a bad fit may not protect the teeth properly and add to the risk of injury.

2. Boil and Bite
This may be a slightly better option as it is made of a material that can be softened by pouring boiling water over it. By biting into the guard while it is soft it will mould around your teeth providing a better fit than the basic pre-formed type.

3. Custom Made
This type of guard provides the best fit and protection as it is formed by taking an impression of your mouth and creating an exact mould that fits perfectly and comfortably.

Custom-Fit Mouthguards

• Aero Mouthguards
If you are looking for a mouthguard that allows maximum airflow for sports activities like basketball or netball this is a great option.

These types of sports typically require less protection than, for example, football or rugby, but still require oral protection as significant injuries can still occur.

The thinner design is less visible, provides improved breathing, and is well suited for athletes who require a less bulky mouthguard than standard versions.

• Starter Mouthguards
Starter guards are typically recommended for children as they are more affordable and suitable for sports like hockey and football at school level. The single-layer design is thicker than the Aero guard and comes in different colours.

• Pro Mouthguards
A pro guard is recommended for sports like Aussie rules, rugby league, or hockey. The dual-layer protection offers superior protection and comfort for the next level of sports to maintain a high level of protection during play.

• Extreme Mouthguard
The Xtreme option with dual-layer protection is the thickest mouthguard suitable for athletes who take part in high contact sports such as kickboxing, boxing, and rugby where an injury is more like to occur from impact to the face.

The best type of mouthguard for you is one that is custom-designed to fit your mouth perfectly, is comfortable to wear, and allows you to breathe and talk naturally while playing. It is also important to wear the right thickness for your type of sport for maximum protection.

Custom-made mouthguards cost more than pre-made options, however, they are the preferred option for those who want the best mouth and jaw protection while playing their favourite sport.

Are you searching for a reliable dental clinic in Taylors Lakes for a custom made mouthguard or other dental procedures? If so, then look no further than Gardens Dental.

Gardens Dental offers a full array of dental services in Taylors Lakes and Caroline Springs to help you and your family maintain healthy teeth. 

To learn more about our services or make an appointment, please contact us today on (03) 9449 2626 or through our website. 

What Should Do In Dental Emergency
By Gardens Dental December 6, 2019 Blog , , , ,

What Do You Do In A Dental Emergency?

Have you ever experienced a dental emergency? If so, you know how painful and stressful the condition is. Dental emergencies can happen at any time of the day or night.

Injuries to your teeth, gums, and oral disease are some of the dental emergencies you shouldn’t ignore. These conditions are potentially serious and may require emergency dental care.

If you ignore a dental emergency, the risk of permanent damage increases with time. This means you may also require more extensive and costly dental treatments later on. In this article, we will take a look at the following:

  • Types Of Dental Emergencies
  • How To Prevent Dental Emergencies?
  • What To Do In A Dental Emergency?

Types Of Dental Emergencies

There are different types of dental emergencies, and you should know what to do in each situation. Here are some of the most common dental emergencies:

Severe Toothaches – A mild toothache might not be a dental emergency but a severe toothache that lasts for a couple of hours can become a dental emergency. The first thing you need to do is to use warm water to rinse the mouth.

If the tissues adjoining the affected tooth continue to swell, apply a cold compress against the outside of your cheek or mouth. You may take a painkiller to ease the pain.

Some toothaches can become extremely painful. You shouldn’t wait for long to see an emergency dentist when you have a severe toothache.

Broken Or Cracked Teeth – Cracked or broken teeth can be quite painful. The best thing to do in such a situation is to see an emergency dentist. The dentist may ask you to visit their clinic to repair the broken tooth.

It’s important to save the pieces of the tooth and rinse your mouth and the pieces with warm water before you see the dentist. Apply a piece of gauze to the bleeding area until the bleeding stops. If there is swelling in the area, use a cold compress against the cheek.

Injured Tongue, Lips, And Gums – If your tongue, lips or gums are injured, you may not be able to stop the bleeding for some time. Use a cold compress to relieve the swelling and pain and see your dentist immediately.

How To Prevent Dental Emergencies?

There are many things you could do to prevent tooth injuries. Some of them include refraining from chewing hard food, hard lollies, and ice, not using the teeth to rip something open, and wearing a mouthguard when participating in recreational or sports activities.

Using a fluoride toothpaste will help you prevent tooth decay and strengthen the tooth enamel. Ask your dentist the way to improve your oral hygiene and they will give you advice in this regard.

What To Do In A Dental Emergency?

You should know what to do in a dental emergency because they are not uncommon these days. Here are some important steps you need to take during a dental emergency:

The first thing is to stay calm and breathe deeply. When you are calm, you can evaluate the situation and decide how to proceed. If you have a broken or cracked tooth, try to collect the tooth and wash it in warm water.

You should take the tooth or pieces of it when you visit the dentist. If the area is bleeding, apply pressure to the area with a piece of gauze. Wash the mouth with warm water once the bleeding has stopped.

Use a painkiller to reduce the pain associated with the problem. If the area is swollen, use a cold compress to reduce the swelling.

Are you searching for a reliable dental clinic in Taylors Lakes Australia for an emergency or regular dental procedure? If so, then look no further than Gardens Dental.

Gardens Dental offers a full array of dental services in Taylors Lakes and Caroline Springs to help you and your family maintain healthy teeth. 

To learn more about our services or make an appointment, please contact us today on (03) 9449 2626 or through our website. 

Importance Wearing Mouthguard Playing Sports
By Gardens Dental November 13, 2019 Blog , , ,

The Importance of Wearing a Mouthguard When Playing Sports

Do you play sport and if so, do you wear a mouthguard? If not, you need to keep on reading to learn about the importance of mouthguards in protecting your teeth.

If you or your child plays a contact sport then you should definitely invest in a mouthguard. Our teeth are strong and sharp and are designed to be able to cut and grind food with ease.

However, they are not immune to damage and a clash of heads or a stray elbow or knee to the face could lead to your teeth becoming cracked or chipped or worse still, knocked out.

Even if the blow does not damage your teeth, it could make you bite through your lip, which is still unpleasant!

How a Mouthguard Protects You

Mouthguards protect your teeth and gums from damage. If you’re wearing braces, then the mouthguard will help to reduce the risk of impact to the face damaging the braces (or the braces hurting the soft tissue in your mouth).

Mouthguards essentially spread the force of any impact to the head.

Some studies even suggest that wearing a custom-fit mouthguard when playing high school football can reduce the risk of sports-related concussion because the mouthguard spreads the force from any impacts to the head.

These findings are new and further studies are needed to confirm these benefits, however, the other benefits are clear and long-established, so this is just one more thing in a long list of reasons to wear a mouthguard.

Mouthguards act as a shock absorber, protecting the teeth by stopping them from crashing into each other, and also protecting your gums. They greatly reduce the risk of chipped or broken teeth, tooth loss, and nerve damage.

The Value of A Properly Fitted Mouthguard

There are three types of mouthguard. The cheapest are simple hard plastic gumshields. These are uncomfortable to wear and offer the least protection.

A poorly fitting mouth protector provides very little protection and in some ways could do more harm than good by providing a false sense of security.

The next option is the boil and bite mouthguard with ‘fins’ to provide a better fit. These offer slightly better protection and can be a good option for someone who needs a ‘spare’ mouthguard.

However, these are still mostly a “one size fits most” option, and it is easy to make mistakes when fitting the mouthguard. Boil and bite protective devices tend to be thicker and heavier, and aren’t always comfortable.

Dentist-fit mouthguard are usually lighter and more comfortable since they are designed expressly for your jaw. A dentist or dental technician will take a mould of your teeth and use this to make a custom-fit mouthguard that fits over your teeth perfectly.

These offer the best protection and are also comfortable enough that you can eat or drink while wearing them, breathe normally, and generally feel comfortable.

Safer Sport For All

One recent study of high school athletes found that 75% of oral injuries occurred when the participant was not wearing a mouthguard. Aussie Rules and Rugby were among the sports where head/oral injuries were common.

Of those surveyed, nine per cent of the athletes had suffered some kind of injury to the mouth or teeth, and three per cent had suffered a concussion. More than half of all concussions occurred when a mouthguard was not being worn.

These statistics make it clear. Mouthguards are essential for your dental health and safety. If you or your child dislikes wearing mouthguards because they are uncomfortable, we recommend you talk to your dentist about lightweight mouthguards.

While it is necessary to wear a full-thickness mouthguard in some sports, for others a thinner mouthguard will offer sufficient protection while being far more comfortable.

Cracked and damaged teeth are painful and expensive, so it makes sense to take proper precautions when playing sports.

Are you searching for a reliable dental clinic in Taylors Lakes Australia for advice on mouthguards? If so, then look no further than Gardens Dental.

Gardens Dental offers a full array of dental services in Taylors Lakes and Caroline Springs to help you and your family maintain healthy teeth. 

To learn more about our services or make an appointment, please contact us today on (03) 9449 2626 or through our website.